Thread: Tips for beginners on not to get lost in the woods?

So with the advice above ...pack a good head light - torch ..if you hunt in the evening you will very likely be walking out in the dark ..if you do get off direction it gives you great comfort to have a light ..

Most important of all is if you are disorientated which can be very easy in fog or misty rain Do Not Panic ...stop think relax ...your ok eat something and take some time ...if you are really unsure ..stop ...your alive your ok ...people know where you went ( you let people know your plans ) ..listen for water use your compass and trust it .

Originally Posted by stingray

So with the advice above ...pack a good head light - torch ..if you hunt in the evening you will very likely be walking out in the dark ..if you do get off direction it gives you great comfort to have a light ..

Most important of all is if you are disorientated which can be very easy in fog or misty rain Do Not Panic ...stop think relax ...your ok eat something and take some time ...if you are really unsure ..stop ...your alive your ok ...people know where you went ( you let people know your plans ) ..listen for water use your compass and trust it .

Yip, I had an argument with my compass once, guess who was right Idiot!