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Whenever you leave your vehicle and venture
away from the comforts of civilization there are some essentials to
consider.
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Listed below are a few links that should be
read before walking away from your vehicle and into the out of doors.
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- What should be in your day pack or fanny pack?
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- The Ten Essentials
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- The
10 essentials for a safe and pleasant hike
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- More about the 10-Essentials
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- What should you wear?
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- All About Clothing Layering Systems
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- How to Layer Outerwear
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- How do I use my compass and GPS unit?
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- How to use a compass.
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- How
to use UTM and my GPS.
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- and the most
important use for your GPS is to mark the
position of your vehicle.
- No, matter how short the hike. You can imagine
the feelings of relief when you lose your way, get caught in a whiteout
or just happen to be out after dark and all you have to do is fire up
the GPS and you know what direction to travel to reach your vehicle.
- Carry spare batteries for your GPS unit.
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- Should I take my cell phone?
- Yes, but understand that you may not have cell
service.
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