Greetings backcountry trekkers and survivalists. Welcome to the TOPO! Explorer backcountry safety & survival forum. This forum is dedicated to all aspects of safety & survival from avalanche safety equipment to fire starting aids. Before you make your first post please review our three simple guidelines:

1. Let’s keep it real for everyone – no profanity, no trash talking, and no commercialization. If you find someone breaking these rules – flag their post as inappropriate and we’ll take care of it.

2. Please search the forums first before starting a new thread. The advice you’re seeking might already be posted.

3. Have fun – this forum is what you make it. Share hypothermia prevention tips, blister treatments , and ‘first aid kit’ must haves – it’s all good.

Enjoy!

- John and the TOPO! Explorer Team