The survival expert Gordon Dedman, founder of Bush Survival Australia and a survival consultant for Alone Australia, said staying with your vehicle is the “golden rule” in the outback. Not only does it help searchers, it provides shelter and the mirrors can be used to attract attention, he said.
Creating a giant X on the ground is another way to attract attention. Those travelling in remote areas should carry beacons and objects such as tinsel lines, which will sparkle in the sun, he said.
