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Signaling & Navigation Kit
Being found and not getting lost are two of the highest-leverage survival skills. This kit covers both.
What to do
- 1Carry visual, audible, and electronic signals — redundancy saves lives.
- 2A signal mirror is visible for miles; a whistle carries far beyond your voice.
- 3For remote travel, a satellite messenger/PLB summons help with no cell signal.
- 4Pack a real map and compass and know how to use them.
- 5Mark your route and leave a trip plan with someone.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on a phone with no signal
- Shouting instead of using a whistle
- No backup to electronics
Good to know
- Three of anything — whistle blasts, fires, flashes — is the universal distress signal.
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