THE SUPPLY DEPOT · NAVIGATION AND SIGNALING

How do you navigate and signal for help without a phone?

40 supplies for navigation and signaling, each with why it earns its place. Find your way with no phone signal. Tick what you already have; your ticks stay in this browser and match the full 1,003-item checklist.

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Questions about navigation and signaling

Why carry a paper map?

Phones lose signal and battery. A paper map of your area and evacuation routes works in any outage.

What is the distress signal with a whistle?

Three blasts, repeated, is the widely recognised signal for help. A whistle carries much farther than a voice.

Do I need a GPS if I have a phone?

A handheld GPS works without cell service and has longer battery life; a phone with offline maps is a good backup.

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