Yup. I agree. They are saying these people were clever? I dont buy into that. They had the means to light their car tires and not the means to find firewood and use that?
Then take off cross country instead of following the road? Something doesnt quite add up..
This would be a good time for the Oregon State Police Lt. to stop repeating that the removed pants is a possible sign.
Lots of city people ( when they become lost in the future ) may start leaving their clothes behind...as a sign.
The state police should offer a better list of recommendations of what to do when lost in the woods.
IMO.