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Almost all of us carry instantly updated maps and GPS systems in our pockets these days in our phones, reducing the threat of being lost to almost nil.

But what would happen if you didn't have your phone, or the battery died, or your Tom-Tom took a swim? What if you just don't get any signal where you are?

Lets look at the old fashioned, never-fail navigation tool: the humble compass.

Updated November 2025

There are certain items which are difficult if not impossible to recreate from raw materials in the wild.

They are:

Mr.BOBB breaks down exactly how to build a complete bug-out hydration system — how much water to carry, which Klean Kanteen bottle to choose, and how to layer filtration and chemical treatment so you never run dry in a survival situation.