Do you carry a bug-out pack everywhere? What is in your pockets? After 10 years with Teton County, WY SAR, I made a list of the most common items the folks we searched for DIDN’T have with them. 1. Good signaling whistle. Metal best so it won’t break in your pocket. Acme Thunderer is a good brand. 2.Waterproof matches or BiC. Non-smokers need to remember this. Fire is a signal, too. 3.First aid. For hundreds of years, this has been the triangular bandage. An extra large bandana is perfect. Make it a red one, for signaling. 4. Cheap $5 button compass. This is just to keep you from going in a circle. It happens. A small sighting compass also has a mirror for signaling. 5.Small, simple pocket knife that is comfortable in your pocket. 6. If enough pockets, a folded garbage bag for emergency raincoat or bivy. Don’t count on always having a pack. If you have your pants on, you have your basic survival gear. Cheers KB