Batteries are for toys. Even
the Army teaches that a GPS
is a navigational aid — not the
primary source. Looking at
your phone or in-built dash
device won’t tell you where
the nearest water is, what the
gradient is like, let alone soil
conditions — sand, wetland,
forest etc. Only a true
topographical map does this ,
combined with the knowledge
on how to read it. Armed with
a real map, when the chips
are down you can be the wolf
—notasheep.not an App
An additional
72 Hrs of food and
wat e r
The key here is to plan for the worst. Your life — and that of your
family — is what could be at risk. Fundamentals are not the things
that make you look pretty. For my money, water in three different
vessels (in case one or more leak) is a ‘no brainer’. Food is a
personal choice – but be practical. An emergency is not the
time for champagne and caviar. I carry 1kg of rice, 1kg of
flour and an emergency ration from the army disposal
store. Not to mention a little salt
add to a damper or to act as an
electrolyte.