Make sure it gives the title of the person they are calling (e.g. wife, brother etc.) as well as their number and store it in your contacts as ICE.  Emergency services are trained to look for this in the event you aren’t able to tell them who you are etc.

Constantly asking ‘what if…’ keeps you tuned-in, aware of possible dangers, and your mind active to solve potential problems.

A properly sharpened tool will make using it easier and more effective.

Practising survival techniques in safety will make using them for real easier.

Three simple knots are useful: one for joining cordage (e.g. a Fisherman’s Knot); A releasable friction knot (e.g. a Killick Hitch); A releasable securing knot (e.g. a Ground Line Hitch).