Did you know that if you found yourself in a tropical or seaside survival scenario, almost all of your gear - from your boots to your knife - would suddenly be outside of their ideal environment? (In other words, whatever setup you’ve thrown together and have learned to trust implicitly in while in inland woods would be practically worthless around large ocean water areas.)
I’m on vacation on the beach. I hope to talk to you all about this in the days to come.
Plan your day around water, not miles. Fill up at every good source, filter it or treat it if you want the extra insurance, and never pass up clear moving water because you think there'll be more ahead.
— The Practical Woodsman
Out here, a little light goes a long way. You don't need to push back the whole night, just enough of it to see your next step.
— The Practical Woodsman
Braving the Ol' Shawnee Appalachy - Pt 2: Ornery Gal
Before you build a shelter, look for the one the hill already made. Rock overhangs have kept people dry for thousands of years. Check the ceiling for loose slabs, stay out of the drip line, and leave it the way you found it.
— The Practical Woodsman
