C. James Strutz wrote:

>
> Smart people usually don't put themselves in that sort of situation. When I
> go to the backwoods I usually take the necessary precautions to get me
> through safely, including enough food and water. It's actually pretty hard
> these days to find a place where you are truely lost to the point where
> survivability is an issue. However, it could happen and if it did then the
> circumstances and will of the persons involved will dictate the outcome.
> It's too hard to speculate on something like that.
>

Actually, it's not really all that difficult to get "turned around" in
most stands of timber, especially if it's very thick. That's why I
bought a good GPS and always carry spare/fresh batteries. I haven't
*had* to rely on it yet but it's nice to know I have it. (with waypoints
marked of course)

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Steve

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