DESERT SURVIVAL— NOT A WALK IN THE PARK If you love the outdoor life, hiking, biking, hunting, just exploring the wonders of nature, or even planning a bugout situation, you may not have thought much about the risks of stepping out into the wild. Perhaps you need to think again. Scientific studies show that about a third of the earth’s landmass is desert, meaning the land is arid or semi-arid. Have you ever been lost or trapped by circumstances miles from help, where cell phones have no bars? Maybe not yet, but if it happens, how long will you survive? Some claim that wilderness areas are no longer relevant, that man has conquered all. That is just not so. The beauty of wild places is still abundant. It just takes more effort to enjoy it. Whether we are forced by circumstance or choose to wander off the beaten tracks to appreciate its secrets, it takes preparation and training to live within Mother Nature’s rules. Sadly, many who have ventured into the desert thought it couldn’t...