The U.S. Air Force is rediscovering any 19th Century mountain man already knew, only carry what you need and make those things you carry versatile. For the rest of us, the study should serve as a reminder to have our emergency kits be as light as possible without sacrificing utility. Space age materials are good but sometimes keeping it old school is best. A GPS is great as long as you have power but empires conquered the world using only a compass. A $500 survival knife may be less versatile than a $30 hatchet.
The Escapist : News : U.S. Air Force Wants Soldiers to Be Like Batman
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