The Most Underrated Survival Tip?

[@IntenseAngler]

Truly appreciate y'all taking the time to watch and comment... really means alot! If you've enjoyed this one please consider taking a second to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more. Thanks my friends... looking forward to seeing ya around! -John

[@mgbeheler]

Excellent advice. Another tip my Dad gave me 50 years ago when we were hunting together: If you get lost, keep going downhill. You will eventually find a creek, and keep following it downhill. Eventually, you'll get to civilization. The area in which we live is very hilly. It isn't easy to mistake up and down here. Flatlanders will have to figure out their own method.

[@jefftc14]

the fact you spend time thinking about what will benefit others like this really means a lot and I applaud your efforts. you truly are one of the few good people left these days.

[@judysims]

I've never gotten lost, not even when I was a kid, because I tend to name trees as I go. Sam doesn't look anything like Sarah and Sarah is straighter and thinner than Betty, who just happens to be lopsided but that's ok. If you happen to run across Betty more than once, it's time to remember where Sarah was.

[@marlinman00]

As a member of a SAR team, I can say that you are spot on here. A return time and trip location allows searchers to start earlier and take some of the guess work out of the search planning process. Great tip John.

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Excellent advice, and so true.

[@IntenseAngler]

Absolutely agree. Thanks for adding such a basic, yet vital piece of life saving info Doc!

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks Don. I completely agree... even the simplest bit of planning & preparation goes a LONG way.

[@MARLEYFANcbr]

Good tip John. This happened when my friends and I accidentally took the 6 mile loop trail instead of the 1.5 trail. When we finally got back to the car it had been towed, and we had to walk another 3 miles to the nearest town. We didn't get home until 5am, man my folks were mad.

[@tspriggsabq]

I totally agree. Very simple and very effective (hopefully). I got lost on a hike with my hiking buddy in the mountains north of Tucson, the Catalina Mtns. But, his wife did know our activity, etc. And I had brought a map & compass thanks to my scouting and Army background. The reason we got lost was the pine needles on the trail made it difficult to follow in the waning hours of the day. It happened quickly and without warning. my buddy was panicking. And I think my heart must have beat faster as well. We decided almost without words to just hike higher, by bouldering upwards. We camped at the top of that mountain that night. We made it back the next day by me reading the map and deciding on the most expedient route. It was... an adventure. Without map & compass, and the skill with both, who knows how we might have ended up.

[@jangowolfplaysgames7308]

I'm so glad some one is spreading this simple life saving tip!!

[@shelbyandmargaret]

I think it was an excellent video and an excellent tip on surviving in the woods and can also be applied to surviving in the city by always letting your friends and family know where you're going and who you're leaving with.

[@GothicElf68]

Very good point you make.

[@shelbyandmargaret]

Thank you:)

[@zrig1]

I do agree this is a very important tip. From a SAR volunteer of many years. The note in the glove box is not the best idea. Leave it on the dash where we can see it, and put your cell phone number on it. If someone is going to break into your car, it is not because there was a note on the dash and I can't count the number of times loved ones did not have an accurate phone number. Also provide a clothing and gear description. Again, it would surprise you how frequent a witness description was completely wrong. In Canada, if you are that trusted member with the trip plan, you DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT 24 HOURS to call for rescue. It is also very helpful if you stop moving when lost. Your car is never just around that next bend or over the next rise.

[@zrig1]

In this day and age that is a genuine concern I suppose. I have not lived in a place where that is a concern. My Rescue experience is in mountainous terrain and stalkers generally don't want to put in that kind of effort. Not saying we don't have stalkers where I live, just not in the back-country It is something to think about, that's for sure.

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Sheep Dog uhh, leave a phone number for what?? Batteries go dead, and reception does too; it leaves you in a "DEAD ZONE"!!

[@zrig1]

No system is perfect, however, the more information you leave increases your chances of being found alive. We have called lost people and talked them through how to get their lat-long off their phones to narrow down where they were. In one instance we had a cell number for a father-son group that had made a three-day trip into the backcountry. Their plan was to report in with a Spot messenger. The Spot indicated the canned "we are ok" message was sent, however, it was not received on the other end (see nothing is perfect). The wife was concerned and called 911. We were tasked to start search operations, as a long shot (knowing there was no cell service) I sent a text to the father identifying who I was and that a search was underway for him and his son. We had teams heading out to cut them off (hopefully) on the trail. A couple hours later he replied back to my text saying he and his son were alright and making their way into town. See as soon as they pinged a tower he knew something was up. Had we not had that number there would have been several volunteers in extreme terrain searching. You never know what may come in handy. Your choice if you leave a number, I would.

[@deepoceanbluesky8706]

Man just caught your videos today.. Seriously I'm blown away.. Thank you brother.. Be safe

[@ZackeryKKing]

Outstanding. Now it is our responsibility to make sure to pass the word. I am always "nosey" when my family goes hiking and camping. Just this fall I was nosey at a bar and ask where these guys were hunting. It was 7pm and they had not arrived back at the bar. We notified SR and with the info I found they were found in 2hrs with 4" of snow on their stuck vehicle.

[@dubjspecialk]

Love this. Very few people do this. I have heard terrible stories (and witnessed) of people dying out in the desert mountains because they got lost and didn't take a few minutes to let people know where they would be. My father was a search and rescue officer in las vegas, which is a very busy team, with more search cases than anyone else in the U.S. If you let people know where you are going to be, even within 10-20 sq miles.. Your chances are MUCH better.

[@tims6246]

put a note on your car seat alerting rescuers that they should look for the note in glove compartment

[@jimmytate7587]

and put a sign on a post the says"check the note on the car......

[@unclebrownson]

If you leave a note in the glovebox, put the date, in large letters, right at the top. This will eliminate any doubt that it might be old...

[@jamesritchie6899]

+B.W. Smith My car is nowhere to be found. I leave it at home because I don't want to be forced to go back where I started.

[@bangalorebobbel]

yes, fully agree: this is the most underrated and maybe most useful tip to survive. In the European Alps this helped so many people to survive. If You are alone out there, it may not only be a scenario that You miss the way or the time to go back, but there may also happen any small accident and You simply lay there with a broken leg or so and would not even have a chance to come out there the next morning. So, always keep somebody informed about Your plans.

[@mnmacgill]

one of the most important videos on youtube thanks for what you do

[@richardpeterson3753]

think one of the most used trick I use is always keep a mental note of the path traveled. know exactly how you got to a point, and always know how to reverse those steps. and it might be a natural thing for me, but I have explored completely unknown areas miles in and have always known exactly how I got there and how to get back. use land markers that stand out, and glance at that compass. if you know your going west when you get lost, then heading east would be a good way to start getting un lost. but keeping a mental record of your path of travel is vital. and hell even if you need to write it down in a note pad will help. this is mainly preventive, but again, knowing what direction you traveled before getting lost can help you get back after you are lost. I rarely need a compass, but it's always there just in case. and I think I would advise that even if it's a light hike, packing a good knife, a fire starter and a whistle is wise. three items, don't take a lot of space, and can save you a lot of greif if you do need them.

[@rbarbour64]

If I was going on a day hike, I will have at least a pack with a few needed items like fire making, knife, water filter, lite tent or tarp, food, some sort of hunt-fish kit, first aid plus more items.

[@51gofish]

Your absolutely right this is the #1 item most overlooked. There are numerous day hike trails in my area that are in Rattler country big time. All it would take is that one time that you miss seeing them first and your in a life threatening situation. One could go into all the precautions and minimum prep for a day hike and that is helpful as well. But once the damage has occurred and your disabled for whatever reason that little communication at the start becomes vital. Great Vid. Probably #2 should be to bring water.

[@IntenseAngler]

Always good to be out there buddy :) Hope you've been getting in your share of woods time too. All the best!

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks for the kind words Brother... much appreciated.

[@21danger21]

my dad taught me to leave arrows on the ground either by using sticks or scraping the ground with your foot in the direction your going so you can find your why out or help can find you. plus leaving reflective tacks in trees so you can see them at night to get out. but it always helps to just pay attention to how you got in.

[@JanetWilham]

One thing I do when I am beginning a hike is what I call "the shoulder sun position" I always note on which shoulder the sun is by turning just a hair so its on left or right... then I know it must be on the opposite when I want to return.. just a tad helper also using the old stream down the hill to bigger water... wow that saved me as I was lost in the hills of West Virginia and bears were close...lol try for great videos keep em coming

[@jamesstone9904]

just remember that the sun moves...

[@RexNunc]

im sorry but "note on which shoulder the sun is by turning just a hair so its on left or right..." doesn't make any sense. If you could elaborate more fully, it would be appreciated because it sounds interesting. Thanks. :)

[@jamesstone9904]

basically just be aware of where the sun is in relation to the direction you are walking, for instance if you start walking down a ridge and the sun is behind you and an hour later the sun is in front of you it means you are walking in the opposite direction as when you started.

[@RexNunc]

ah i get it now, thanks man !

[@JanetWilham]

you are very welcome--as this 65 year old grandma hillbilly still hikes the mountains

[@jolllyroger1]

Excellent tip..... Only 2 more once you know your lost if your going to keep moving leave notes beyond occasionally and blaze your trail (make it obvious the path you are taking) ..... And to help prevent getting lost stop and look behind you at every change of path so you will know what it looks like going home

[@carlbernsen1290]

Yes!! Finally some common sense 'survival' advice! So much more useful than the usual 'get yourself lost and pretend that a space blanket and a flint stick will save you' nonsense. The best survival strategy is to avoid putting yourself in a life and death situation in the first place. If you're seriously lost or injured your mini fishing kit and button compass are going to look pretty stupid.

[@3640timm]

Should add to that stay calm and stay positive. A lot of people make their situation worse by panicking. Good video, keep them coming. I learn a lot from you channel and consider myself an experienced outdoors men.

[@stephenwright3501]

The note is a good idea. Leave it folded in half on the dash with a message on the outside saying something like, "Read this note to find out where I am" or something like that and on the inside more detail about your hike.

[@longrider42]

Very good, as some one who has taught wilderness survival, such as you describe, I approve. The best thing you can do when you realize you are lost, is to sit down and stay put. That was the first thing I was taught, and it was the first thing I taught others. Too many of the "survival" shows on TV are all about self rescue, and more often then not this can end badly. So when out on a day hike, keep track of where you are, where you are going, and how to get back to where you started. Have fun.

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks. It's always good to re-visit the basics every so often.

[@gameragedad8953]

I learned how to orienteer before I tried my hand at hiking. A few protips I'd like to add to this video: 1) Don't ever go out into the woods without a compass at least. 2) Electronic compasses on GPSs usually are inaccurate so be sure to bring a magnetic compass. The compass on your phone is not good enough. 3) Landmarks and things you see on a map, especially a trail map are subject to change and most likely have. Just because you see a trail a certain way on a map doesn't mean it will be that way when you get there. I've gone through national forests that have sections clearly marked, gotten out to the site and those sections were completely removed. Maps aren't always accurate.

[@jduff59]

John, if this saves one life or saves one person from a truly horrible experience, you've done dome good work with this video. Wasn't what I was looking for, but I hope the right person sees this before taking a long hike somewhere unfamiliar.

[@Catdore]

I have a great camping book from 1960. It has a chapter on 'When you get lost' - not If you get lost, but When you get lost. Count on it.

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks Missy :) Great point on adding the potential deviations of your route & destination by the way!

[@IntenseAngler]

I personally don't like leaving that info anywhere in plain site due to the possibility of break-ins and vandalism while away from the vehicle (unfortunate, but it happens all too often). SAR personnel will know to check the obvious places, such as glove compartment, console, and sun visor.

[@jbober69]

Simple but Very important tip. Several years ago my uncle, who was an avid outdoorsman, left on a hunting trip and on his way to his planned hunting spot decided to try old spot in a total different location. Cellphones were not a edc item back then and his wife was under the impression that he was hunting his original spot. Long story short the old treestand he used was rotted wood and he fell 25 feet and broke his leg a couple ribs and punctured a lung. He lay there 4 days before he was

[@TheEZGZ]

I thought you might say it was to stop frequently and look down the trail bhind you for land marks and things so that it will look familiar if you want to return the same way. I've had the insecure lost feeling before and it does not feel nice. Always a big relief to get back to camp. Well done vid by the way.

[@donnya1000]

Simple, yet great advice that, like most sensible precautions, is often overlooked. Thanks John.

[@VashPlissken45]

Excellent video!!! Looks like at least 22 people have been lost in the woods before and still refuse to tell others where they are going! Haters!

[@Kaiesis]

"Let someone know where you went and what time you expect to get back" There, spare everyone the 4min of fluff in this video.

[@barefootdesigns]

I've lived in the woods, go hiking all the time. When I walk, leave the trail or branch off the main trail, I break off deadwood along my path that is relatively easy to follow if I get lost and need to reverse and follow my trail back home. Of course it makes you easy to track if a rescue team goes out to find you. It could save your life, or at the least, get you back home in time for dinner.

[@CrowJack]

Great tip. I have not always let people know what I am doing and were I am going and when. This is a good idea. Thanks for the tip. Jack

[@kevanstarr3313]

Spot on there, and I agree this is an underrated and understated "survival tip". On some of my longer trips I even go as far as to leave behind maps highlighting my routes, intended camping sites, water sources and anything off the trail I intend to explore. Overkill perhaps to some, but it gives the wife and kids piece of mind...

[@kullcraven]

As always another great video with very important info. I have been telling people where i have been going since a kid. I always had to let my parents know where i was and should be home. I still do it today with my girlfriend and so on. Great point and thanks again.

[@stevemichelle1203]

That is the best advise I have heard so far above and beyond all the great bushcraft, outdoors primitive survival skills I have been taught so far.

[@crustycrowe]

The WILL to survive, at any cost in any situation, is pretty important as well. Many people do simply give up.

[@ScreeminMeeme]

Really important tip. Love your videos which are tremendously interesting but more importantly, very useful. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Ya never know when some little piece of information might save your life.

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks Brother. Will definitely have to head over to your channel to check out your EDC and other vids :)

[@shadaj]

Always mark your trail.....a roll of bright colored ribbon tied on tree trunks and large bushes spaced every 30-40 feet or in dense thicket areas every 20 feet, placed in a way that is visible 4 or 5 feet above ground. Use cheap 1 inch wide ribbon from the dollar store that will degrade over time.

[@Johann-4354]

Real good ideas John. Something I need to put into practice more. I often just head out. Thanks partner.

[@Almenhorst]

wow this is literally THE MOST exciting video i have ever seen in my whole life.

[@huntermariesimonson9375]

thanks for the tip that's something no one ever thinks about but you never know what will happen when your in the woods

[@mobiltec]

Great advice whether you are on a planned or unplanned trip. My problem is that I've never been lost. I would really like to try to get lost sometime but I know too much to do it I guess. I'm never without a fire source, flashlight and water either. And of course we all have our cell phones so it's really getting harder and harder to get lost in the first place LOL. It is now VERY difficult to die in Death Valley unless you blow your brains out. Thanks again John.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

Great tip, something sometimes gets forgotten/overlooked pretty easy. Thanks Btw. Love all your vids, they are interesting and always good things to know, even the smallest/easiest things.

[@Mvlero]

I've always thought about that "tip" siriously. Where I live a lot of people get lost and die in the high mountains of The Andes becouse they go out without leting anybody know where they're going and when. This may be one of the most important tips, and as always a great video mate.

[@stettan1754]

Although this was a simple tip/suggestion, it's one of the most important ones that many people always overlook. It was only this year that I started telling people where I went and what time I should be home...and if they don't here from me by a certain time, sometime must be wrong. Some of my family members laughed and called me Mr. Paranoid, but I rather be paranoid than to be in trouble (or dead). Thanks for the videos.

[@castnerscutthroats9297]

If youre going to leave a note in your vehicle. leave it on the driver's seat. 1st place a Ranger/Police/Rescue will look in a car is the driver's side.

[@edwardtupper6374]

I spent a night out unexpectedly after taking the dog on an adventure and straying well off the path. Lucky for me ut was summer. I walked out in the morning and called my sis to let her know all was well as I'd left a message on her answer phone. Her response floored me "oh no I wasn't going to call anyone"

[@SandAngels73]

I thought you were going to say to look at the position of the sun to figure out what direction you need to go, but yeah, letting someone know where you are and when you should be back would be a good idea, and also putting a note in your car letting them know what direction you will be going is good advice too.

[@alanjezusko1197]

At about 48 seconds into your vid, I noticed that there is a church steeple in the background. Before you started talking about what your subject was, my first thought was that you should climb to a high point (the top of the hill behind you), and since there weren't many trees, you could see some landmarks, for instance the steeple, that would help guide you in the right direction in which to hike.

[@Jan2010new]

This is too true! As a real novice hiker, as always let several individuals know where I'll be...This is very sensible and doable traveling/touring/exploring advice.

[@ace1usmc]

That's a great tip! I will start doing the note in the glove box - most of my little hikes are spontaneous. Thank you!

[@frankyeyna9500]

+ace1usmc Well Marine are you going to leave your vehicle unlocked ? so a thief can vandalize it ? don't forget to leave the keys in the ignition so they can steal it ! Keys in your pocket and locked vehicle how the hell will someone look in the glove compartment ????? IDIOT .

[@ace1usmc]

Frank Yeyna Hey bitch, you should chill out. It's a great tip, and if the police know where to look, do you think they couldn't get into your vehicle in an emergency? Freakin' drama queen. If you can't say something positive, shut the hell up. No one is interested in hearing piss and vinegar from 12 year old girls.

[@frankyeyna9500]

Great tip ! Idiot to put it glove box maybe super man could see it in there ? leave the not on dash to be read threw windshield . And calling me names just shows what a small IQ you have ! Only a Marine can fuck up and blame someone else for their mistake ! by the way I was trained at Camp Pendleton 1968 !

[@frankyeyna9500]

Thanks ! as I see it Jar Head you can't take constructive ideas , I still hold note in glove box is idiotic !

[@frankyeyna9500]

Ok I will shut up when you change your mind and tell people that the NOTE should be put on dash where all can see it not hid in the glove box . maybe the suicide could have been stopped if the note was readable instead of hidden out of sight ! your idea is good and constructive but the location is wrong ! sit back and think about it . I will assume you are out west somewhere ? here in the east cops don't open locked vehicles unless there is a crime involved . your telling people all over the world on Utube ,

[@WiltshireMan]

Sensible tips John. I wish it would be possible to get lost in the UK woodlands, but they are no where as big as your wilderness. All the best Well edited video. Sandy PS How is your finger nail?

[@fortbuilder100]

Like many of those below, I have a great deal of experience in the woods. Actually I teach wilderness (primitive) survival here in MT. I see a lot of suggestions here for your video. However, for what you intended, I feel you did an excellent job and covered your point well. The thing is, many of us would have done it differently and gone into more detail in other aspects of survival. But your point is concise and clear without loading it full of your "wilderness prowess" as it appears some would have, otherwise, done.

[@freedolphin3077]

GREAT! That's really helpful,it could definitely shorten the time of being lost.

[@TheWildernessChannel]

Nice video! An obvious but often under appreciated safety tip for survival in the outdoors.

[@makeminefreedom]

Starting a fire will also help rescuers find you. The smoke will draw their attention and It will also keep you warm while you are waiting.

[@TimmyBobinson]

Nice tip John. I told my GF if I wasn't back by dark, send out rescue when I went solo free-climbing in Thailand. I almost didn't make it back in time and expected to meet 10 local fishermen half way down haha. From the UK.

[@TopwolfOutdoors]

good to see you out in the woods,great video my friend,have a good day

[@EdwinDueck]

It's a great tip, but back in the days before cell phones and you tube videos the know how wasn't to good. Today we can research information like this. I went on a hunting trip in an area that I thought I knew pretty well, but I did get lost. I was lost walking in circles for about two hours before I realized what was going on. I found myself scared and in panic mode. This happens to many people and only makes things worse, I got a hold of myself and sat down to look over my problem, after a few minutes I calmed down and started to think straight. After that it didn't take long to get out of this bush. Panic is a big problem when your lost, try to stay calm and think of things that you have Lenard and heard or seen on you tube that might help. There are many wrong ways of doing things, but this might help you build a shelter or make a fire to help you situation.

[@EdwinDueck]

Ps.NEVER BE CAUGHT WITH OUT A KNIFE, EVEN IF YOUR ARE GOING TO GO FOR A HALF HOUR TRAIL WALK, ALWAYS CARRY A KNIFE even a pocket knife that along can save you a lot of grief in the woods.

[@ricjohns545]

Always, Always Always take the 5 C's whenever you go into the woods.

[@maisetas]

+Ric Johns you see that is how people end up in a survival situation because of randomness. most of the time people bring something into the woods, but as the video said some people just go out of their hotel room just to take few pictures just to go few meters into the trees and take that selfie and they get lost. that may sound stupid to us outdoorsmen because how can one get lost going just few meters into the woods, but they do. some people never in their lives ever camped, seen a campfire, never been bit by a mosquito, never seen stars, never been in forests at all but they decided to go to vacation into the mountain huts n stuff like that.they just go out to take few selfies with flipflops and t shirts and they get fucked, or people go mountain skiing weather turns bad, they jump under the fur and once storm ends they realize they are lost.

[@snowfleas5426]

What are the 5 C's?

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

I too have wondered how to become lost as Anastasya has stated....I believe some people may just be more aware to there surroundings in which case this advice is generally not important, but for those that are less attentive they generally are so un attentive that they don't even realize how un attentive they are until it is too late.

[@mikequyl8754]

Great video guy I due a lot of hiking and it’s so easy to get turned around lots of battery and a really good flash light !!!!!! Always draw a map to your friends where your going

[@itsnotthesamething]

I used to go spelunking when I was a teenager and young adult. It was always common sense to tell someone where you were going and when to expect you back.

[@IntenseAngler]

Ah man, why didn't I think of that! Although I'd probably just go back, stay home that day, and catch a football game ;)

[@shadowsrwolf]

very hard to get lost when you know the area well. i know most all the easy landmarks in my area and can navigate out to safety with them. but i also spend a lot of time with the map writing trail plans for people going back there

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Would be greatly interested in the incident you mentioned, where you got unexpectedly stuck out there overnight. Will you share that story / could help the beginners, and experts alike.

[@Narsandorin]

Great advice, useful for all walks of live not just outdoor,s!! You never know what will happen!!! One can't plan life's unknowns! But You can plan for the unknown.

[@stratag778]

haha the scared and alone acting was hilarious :-D

[@roseymarygillespie5046]

This is great advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@IntenseAngler]

Roseymary Gillespie My pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... it's much appreciated :)

[@MikeSPx24bj9]

1:56 "Vast repertoire" (is still pronounced almost like it looks even though it's a French word where many of think we need to blur out the ending and almost omit the "r" sound. Instead pronounce it as it almost looks, "repe-TWA-ORE."

[@gregpenny4384]

+MikeSPx24bj9 A little stunned are we!

[@samuel19641]

Times have changed. If your a frequent hiker going to unfamiliar places, invest in a PLB (personal locater beacon) and ALWAYS carry a lighter, knife, and compass, but most importantly a positive attitude. Remember the threes.

[@castnerscutthroats9297]

Most people who feel LOST in nature are really just disoriented. Methods for apparent direction: Look for the sun/moon they rise in the East and set in the West. Use a watch as a compass. Point the hour hand at sun/moon imagine that hour hand continues across your watch face. This will give an East/West general direction. Dissect that line perpendicularly. This will give you general North/South direction. If watch is digital, imagine the hour/minute hands location as per the indicated digital time. For day time general direction without a watch/compass use a stick and shadow method. Push a stick in the ground so it stands vertically. Place a rock, bark etc at the end of the shadow. Repeat evey 15 mins (approximately) as the shadow gets longer each object you placed and the end of each shadow will make a straight line. This line is your general East/West direction. Dissect that line to get North/ South general direction. Hopefully these tips will help others. ~Retired PJ & Survival Instructor/Medic/Paramedic USAF/ARMY 1T2X0/68W respectively. Hooaah‼ Merry Christmas🎁🎄

[@jaleeckflathead9640]

Glad i watch your video before i head out. Im forwarding my text to my love one and leave a note before i leave. Thanks brotha

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

Really good advice-I always let someone know where I'm going but never thought about leaving a note in the car-Thanks

[@mcconn746]

Also, always take a whistle with you. It can be heard a long distance by searchers.

[@hooligan566]

Simple but important.. Another good one John..

[@unc68]

I have often thought that taking one walkie talkie and leaving the other in your vehicle with the note may help. Never did it, because I have not strayed off the beaten path like that in a while. I figure if the note says 'I will use radio every 15 minutes after so many hours have past....' Just a thought

[@IrishKitty1024]

A lot of people like to call things bushcraft. In reality, to a lot of unexperianced people it is plain survival. Kids these days take it as a joke thinking nothing will happen to them. That's when they go missing and get lost. I feel it is the parents responcability if living near the wilderness to teach them survival skills. Thanks for your vids. Always inspiring Big Guy.

[@frankhardie4708]

you gotta stay warm. if you don't have matches or lighter, you should know basic firestarting methods... next: make yourself a nice fire, and stay put, conserve energy.

[@Cr0cket20]

can't agree more. story of years back about that happening here. The ladies did not return. by the time people knew they were missing it was too late.

[@JonathanHebert]

We tend to forget that. Thanks for the reminder!

[@lifeisgood070]

Definitely always tell a trusted friend. The car tip is a great idea though. Will start doing it. Already have a notepad/pen in my car anyways for those random times when you get a good idea.

[@Citizen8700]

I was guessing this was whatnhe was gonna say. Spot on. I will have to remember to follow this basic rule if i ever end up making hike.

[@believethehype8936]

great video, I do these things ever backpacking trip I go on. I always tell a close relative that if you havent heard from me by "Xpm on x-x-xx date" something isn't right and could you please notify the rangers office (I leave the ranger station #). thanks for confirming that I'm not paranoid!

[@brokewrench1]

I was taught this as a small boy. Great idea.

[@Fireinahorn]

Good idea if hunting solo, is to tell people and leave a note in the car stating you have a radio and what channel you will be on incase of emergency.

[@jimtombs4076]

Tips don't always have to be tricked out or involve building things. You should always pack common sense when heading out to the woods, especially if you are new to the area. I try to find out as much as I can like where a ranger station is, is it the time of year for bears, etc... and always check out Johns tips. They really can save your life! Thanks again.