I don't have to out run the bear, I just have to outrun you...
I'm Australian, so...
"Don't let it bite you."
Interesting idea but I don't think it will help anyone these days. The few hubcaps that you see around are not smooth or dish shaped, they're spoked. I'd also worry about brake dust being pretty detrimental to survival.A hubcap can melt snow over a fire or even cook stuff.
Instant coffee is good. You don't have to stir it into hot water. Just chase a little powder with water for a quick attitude adjustment.
Sure, your cell phone says no service, but maybe you are just a short climb from finding a signal.
I grew up watching Gilligan's Island so I'm kinda screwed.
+1 - Growing up in the snowy midwest it seemed that my father always had once or twice per winter that he was unable to drive the 20 miles or so to get home. He always carried enough stuff in the trunk of his car that he could shelter in place at the plant in relative comfort.In this age - it's good to have a "bug out bag" which contains survival materials for 2-3 days(?). It is worthwhile to keep one (for each person, even) in the car. I have been in a couple situations where survival isn't just about the zombie apocalypse or the fall of civilization. It can be as simple as a break down in the wrong place at the wrong time (been there).
^^The first thing that came to my mind.^^ If you keep walking down, you'll eventually find some water (at least on the East coast!).Follow water downstream.
Take a couple of new....fresh lighters with you whenever you are on an outdoors trek. Much better than rubbing two sticks together to light a fire.
Specifically, a mapping app made for offline use, rather than one meant to be used with data connectivity that can also cache some content. OsmAnd is supposed to be good for this kind of stuff.A mapping app that works with maps cached on your smartphone is a good thing to have. Most smart devices have GPS onboard and it works without a cell signal. So you can have a truly awesome navigation device with a little preparation. Be sure to turn it off between fixes. An external battery or two is a good thing.
1. Forget food - you can live over 20 days without food.