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Re:Volunteers scour drone footage in search for woman who we... by vorpalhex on Saturday September 01, 2018 @05:41PM (#17894017)
Prepare properly. I bring a map and compass anytime I go out for a hike, even if it's a local trail that I know well. If I am going outside of cell coverage I bring a 2m radio (that requires your ham license but it is very easy to get).

Tell someone where you are going and give them a check in time.

Always bring a decent knife (within your local laws), a fire implement, and a decent medical kit.

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Re:Volunteers scour drone footage in search for woman who we... by pmoriarty on Saturday September 01, 2018 @09:12PM (#17894883)
"I bring a map and compass anytime I go out for a hike"

It's also a good idea to learn how to actually use a map and a compass. Doing so effectively is not necessarily the most intuitive thing in the world, and does take some skill.

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