If you're lost or injured in the backcountry, a cell phone isn't your best option to alert search and rescue teams. But it might help as an emergency backup, an 11th essential. Outdoor experts ...

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Cell phones are unreliable in the backcountry and should only be considered an emergency backup to the 10 essentials. Before your trip, fully charge your phone, pack a power bank and download offline ...