They Survived

Two hikers lost in the North Carolina mountains were found, both in comparatively good shape.

They were cold and hungry, as might be expected in current November weather, but they apparently had a blanket, which was enough to prevent hypothermia, and frankly most Americans can skip a few meals without harm.

I don't know what survival gear they had with them, if any, but most experienced hikers are familiar with the Ten Essentials, which are Essentials for a reason: they keep you alive long enough for help to arrive. If you go into the wilderness without them, you're asking for trouble.

I think that these two, other than getting lost, seemed to have done everything right; they survived, which is proof enough that their planning was sufficient.