I got lost in the woods once. Kept firing 3 shots in the air till I ran out of arrows.
Actually in new territory the trick is to stop every few yards and look back. going back always looks different so you need to get familiar with that direction. Eons ago we did a lot of survival camping for fun. A little common sense, sense of direction and supplies-like was said above— makes all the difference.
“stop every few yards and look back”
That also helps spot the mountain lions, pumas, catamounts and cougars planning on having YOU for dinner.