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I was driving through the mountains after a weekend trip visiting my parents when my car broke down. The sun was just starting to set, I didn’t have cell service, and I was in an isolated area. Needless to say, I was a little stressed.DSC_0838

Thank God I had my Survival Hack Kit on me. With these five tools, I was able to rest assured that I could make it through the night and find help as soon as the sun came up.

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