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 ALWAYS CARRY FOOD AND WATER, whether you plan to go overnight or not. Food will give you energy, help keep you warm, and sustain you in an emergency until help arrives. You never know if you’ll have a stream nearby when you become thirsty. Bring potable water, or treat water before drinking it from a stream. Boil or filter all found water before drinking it.

 STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS. Most hikers get lost when they leave the path. Even on the most clearly marked trails, there is usually a point where you have to stop and consider which direction to head in. If you become disoriented, don’t panic. As soon as you think you may be off-track, stop, assess your current direction, and then retrace your steps to the point where you went awry. Using a map, a compass, and this book, and keeping in mind what you have passed thus far, reorient yourself and trust your judgment on how best to continue. If you become absolutely unsure of how to do so, return to your vehicle the same way you came in. If you become completely lost and have no idea how to return to the trailhead, stay where you are and wait for help—most often the best option for adults and always the best option for children.