NEW! Ep. 189: Finding the Perfect COT

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Rut @PracticalWoods

August 07, 2025

NEW! Ep. 189: Finding the Perfect COT

Ep 189: COT to Be Kidding: The Search for Sleep in the Woods

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Hi Rut and All
Just want to be clear on my acorn gathering: you are suggesting the greener ones may be better such as the single nut in the pictures which is above the other two?
I know you also said I would have to open them up and see what I had.
Hep

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