ORLANDO, Fla. — I’ve been fortunate enough to have, at least up until this point, largely avoided life-or-death moments, the kind of scenarios nobody wants to suddenly find themselves in.
I owe this, in large part, to my preparedness mindset. No, I’m not quite the kind of doomsday prepper you might imagine stockpiling a two-year supply of canned nonperishables and toilet paper in his bunker.
But because heading out hiking, cycling, paddling, backpacking, driving off-road and camping all carry a certain amount of risk, I try to double- and triple-check what I’m bringing as I head out the door. And I usually bring a friend or at least let someone know what I’m up to.
