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I like it! Sounds like the 80's all over again!

I still check in daily.... Morning y'all!

Thanks for reminding me about this thread. I have thought of one observation, Whelen talks about a plastic tarp and a poncho, where I only have a poncho. And needles and thread.

I'll have to re-weigh after I figure out which tarp I settle on, for this year it's a Forester tent.

Hello Jay, welcome to the group!

While not a true 10 piece kit deal, I've been experimenting with Colonel Townsend Whelen's packing list from his and Angier's book, On Your Own in the Wilderness. 10 categories of items, composing a base kit, without food and water. Here is the example list published in the book in case you don't ha...

Great thing about Texas, just a drive will take you somewhere else. High and dry here in the Piney woods!

Hello Pip, Welcome to the group!

I've been using a 32oz gatorade bottle. They pair nicely with the GSI/Walmart cup, the price is just about $1, and they last for quite a while. Sure, not metal, but who wants a boiled drink for the next few months anyway?

There's a kid in there somewhere, it was a good night to be outside!

I've been going through daily temperature checks, masks are worn always (unless I'm outside), and my mental state is a little raw. Management is wondering why our "applied time" is low for April.... but the last two weeks have been very busy. On top of everything else, I've been gathering quotes for...