One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person who has become stranded and away from civilization is that panic can set in regarding one's current circumstances. Even if a person has survival kits on hand it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that rescue might not be possible for some time and that extreme conditions may need to be weathered before help arrives. Remaining calm in a difficult situation is by far the most important aspect of wilderness survival as a person in a panicked state may make mistakes they otherwise might not have made.