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I think that the first thing you need to do is stomp on that false sense of security.Then it an absolute that you always travel in pairs taking the proper gear with you. No Gear, No Partner, No Go! (NG,NP,NG)


I disagree. The thought of never going out alone is truly horrible. I can't imagine not having the experience of 1000 mallards dropping in around me as I sat alone, camouflaged in a small kayak while hunting deep in a Mississippi swamp! Had I been with my usual hunting partners, no way that would have happened. Part of the attraction of being outdoors is the risk and part of the satisfaction is containing and minimizing that risk (as much as humanly possible) through careful thought and planning.

Completely eliminate the risk and you might as well be playing a video game.