Photos taken in 2003 of gear and equipment used by real explorers, that may give you some inspiration and ideas for your own adventures.

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2003-01B-26.jpg - Here you have an example of how ponchos, combined with rocks, can serve to protect your mountain gear as well as act as a shelter for you.

2003-01B-29.jpg - The Gauchos do this all the time, albeit they are alone: here you can see a poncho shelter for three people and their backpacks.

2003-01C-48.jpg - A stash or cache of food wrapped in a poncho, after a couple of years in hiding.

2003-01C-76.jpg - This is one of the commonest ways to use skiing boards as improvised survival equipment.

2003-01D-88.jpg - After snow falls, you may have a difficult time finding your gear, so place everything inside your tent or shelter, if possible.

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