To: ßuddaßudd
One useful item to have is a GPS unit. On mine, I can tell it to plan a route that does not use highways. Every once in a while, it seems like it would be a good idea to see how you would be able to get out of Dodge using obscure back roads.
41 posted on
06/13/2009 3:47:11 PM PDT by
PapaBear3625
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To: PapaBear3625
Also, if you have a large dog or two, do not hesitate to take them along. Find backpacks for them. They are good hunters, good watchdogs, and good sources of warmth.
43 posted on
06/13/2009 3:59:18 PM PDT by
redhead
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To: PapaBear3625
GPS is definitely nice, and I think most of us enjoy it. But I'm not so certain we should depend on it if the SHTF. I used to rub elbows with those who control it, and it can be easily made into something that is suddenly UNUSABLE by the vast majority of us, and only usable by those who have the correct receiving units. The ability to effectively use a good compass and a set of TOPO maps aren't subject to reconfiguration, or technical failure. :-)
44 posted on
06/13/2009 3:59:49 PM PDT by
hiredhand
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To: PapaBear3625
Thanks for the advice PB.
52 posted on
06/13/2009 5:41:40 PM PDT by
ßuddaßudd
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