Flares are also excellent for starting a fire to warm up or other reason. They are reportedly capable of getting wet wood to burn as well as dry. We would carry a few on winter canoe/kayak trips in case someone got cold. DM&FS
>Be sure you have a spare tire and the tools you need for a change. I >always carry flares and use them at night for tire changing or until a tow >truck comes. If you are stuck on a freeway shoulder it is nice to >have a flare >burning 50 or so feet back to alert others so that they keep their >distsnce. > >Pat |
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