- Location
- Amarillo, TX
I would argue the need for the stove...it's 72hrs, and you should be A to B'ing it. Stopping for a nice hot meal may well equal failure.
As far as a compass, as long as you know what you're doing with it you're fine. However, I know many military members that couldn't navigate their way out of a cereal bowl with clearly marked exits. (Yes, this reinforces the **you must know how to use your equipment like your life depends on it, because it does*** point)
Communications are and always will be a priority. Get a handheld cb and/or ham radio, preferably one with a disposable battery option, and don't bank on cellphone networks staying online.
Offline gps maps on cellphones= win
Topo maps on GPS units = win
Multiple large standalone battery packs (charge USB capable devices) = massive win
As for food, get the "just add water" meals from Walmart/academy/cabellas/bass pro/gander mtn/etc but, stock on clif bars and kind bars. A meal you can eat while walking is a break you didn't have to force yourself to get up from.
As far as a compass, as long as you know what you're doing with it you're fine. However, I know many military members that couldn't navigate their way out of a cereal bowl with clearly marked exits. (Yes, this reinforces the **you must know how to use your equipment like your life depends on it, because it does*** point)
Communications are and always will be a priority. Get a handheld cb and/or ham radio, preferably one with a disposable battery option, and don't bank on cellphone networks staying online.
Offline gps maps on cellphones= win
Topo maps on GPS units = win
Multiple large standalone battery packs (charge USB capable devices) = massive win
As for food, get the "just add water" meals from Walmart/academy/cabellas/bass pro/gander mtn/etc but, stock on clif bars and kind bars. A meal you can eat while walking is a break you didn't have to force yourself to get up from.