Just a reminder that a few $50 down blankets - that each pack down to slightly larger than a Nalgene bottle - are every bit as good as any $800, Zero Degree F° down sleeping bag. Probably better. Certainly offer more flexibility in packing, carrying, and in regulating comfort.
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
