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Posted by Alicia on July 18, 2007 at 12:24:01 pm EDT
In reply to What's in Your Survival Kit? posted by Alicia on July 2, 2007 at 10:55:02 am EDT

Great points about leaving an itinerary in your car and with a friend or relative. It's something most people know to do, but often is forgotten in the excitement and rush of getting onto the trail, especially for short hikes or trail runs.

When leaving info with someone it's also a good idea to make sure they understand not only when you expect to return, but also at what point you would want people to start looking for you and/or to contact authorities. Obviously this varies widely depending on your experience and where and when you're going and it can range from waiting a few hours to days or even weeks.

When leaving information in the car we not only include our expected route, possible variations, and how long it should take, but also our experience level and phone numbers for emergency contacts.

For longer backpacking trips, an easy way to leave your itinerary with someone is to photocopy a map and highlight your route, marking it with your possible campsites and any alternative routes/options.

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• Re: What's in Your Survival Kit? - Larry Dunn 17:50:18 07/18/2007
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