People who go on expeditions to explore new territory know it is neither wise nor safe to cut themselves off from all civilization, all contact, all concern, and just disappear into the wilderness. They take communication devices, the knowledge of what works and what doesn’t, maps, sextants, compasses, first-aide, experienced companions, journals to record and report, and countless more supplies, no doubt mostly prepared by others. Even hermits or people like Christopher McCandless do this, but perhaps in cruder fashion.... Read more