Do you know what you would do if you were stranded out somewhere in the middle of nowhere? Many of us never think about scary situations involving broken vehicles or getting lost in remote areas, but it's something we should think about.

Australian bushman Bob Cooper warns people about the potential dangers that can happen when exploring the great outdoors. Most of us assume our cell phones and GPS systems will keep us safe, but that's not always the case.

Officials in Australia attribute the rising number of missing people each year to retirees traveling more and more 4 wheel drive vehicles on the road.

Modern technology is great, but don't let that hinder your common sense or natural survival skills.

Check out the next page to see what Cooper says is essential for outback survival.

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