It is impossible to think logically if you panic. Fear is a natural reaction but you must control it. Accept the reality of your situation and then concentrate on how to better your position. Doing something positive will help increase your confidence and confidence is important to survival. Avoid fatigue Slow down.
Exertion uses up calories and creates perspiration which wastes body fluids.
Both increase your susceptibility to hypothermia. Fire Fire is one of the best survival tools. With fire you can keep warm, dry clothes and signal for help. Always carry matches in a waterproof container with you when camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or berry picking. Fires can also be started using a camera lens, bottle bottom or non-plastic eyeglasses.