Those are all valid points, Andreas. Being able to keep your vehicle moving will play a vital factor in deciding whether to stay put and wait for rescue, or to try to keep moving. Having the right supplies allows you to make the decision rather than being forced into a decision.
I would go further, and add the following: because a motorized vehicle can potentially carry you further from potential rescue than a person would usually be on foot, you must be prepared to last longer in the wild should your vehicle break down. That is assuming you are not in an area regularly patrolled.
Carrying a HAM radio or satellite phone may also be considered when planning to spend several days outside of the reach of civilization. I would arrange standard contact intervals with someone at home and give them instructions on what to do if you don’t report in.
HAM radio, sat phone, 10 extra gallons of fuel in Septor gas cans. Also, it doesn’t hurt to bring extra coolant, motor oil and gear oil.
Those are all valid points, Andreas. Being able to keep your vehicle moving will play a vital factor in deciding whether to stay put and wait for rescue, or to try to keep moving. Having the right supplies allows you to make the decision rather than being forced into a decision.
I would go further, and add the following: because a motorized vehicle can potentially carry you further from potential rescue than a person would usually be on foot, you must be prepared to last longer in the wild should your vehicle break down. That is assuming you are not in an area regularly patrolled.
Carrying a HAM radio or satellite phone may also be considered when planning to spend several days outside of the reach of civilization. I would arrange standard contact intervals with someone at home and give them instructions on what to do if you don’t report in.
Great job