Learn to identify the North Star, and how to determine East, West, and South bearing from that.
When lost without a map or compass (don't get lost without them, LOL) heading a single direction will usually eventually bring you to civilization in this country (roadway, train tracks, or waterway [see below]).
In seriously unpopulated or extremely remote parts of the world, follow the first stream you find (downstream). It will eventually bring you to civilization of some sort.
Personal experience and military training.
Last edited by Mr A.Anderson; September 2nd, 2012 at 01:58 PM.
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