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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.

You and your family should make an evacuation plan so you know where to go if you needed to leave your home.

Typical Emergency Shelter options outside of the home:

How to Build a Bulletproof Bug-Out Hydration System

I can tell you from firsthand experience: dehydration will drop you faster than almost anything else that can go wrong in a bug-out scenario.