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Michigan national forrest in November:
candle
tin foil - wrap around base of candle and make a wind break / reflector for the flame. Also doubles as a reflective signal during daylight.
2nd compass
1/4" rope
hand warmers
large garbage bag for emergency rain poncho or shelter
soup can for melting snow with candle - eating 32 degree snow removes 144 times more body heat than drinking 32 degree water.
magnesium fire starter and/or birch bark for kindling - lights easy and burns hot
folding pocket tree saw
Strike anywhere matches in waterproof container (I keep a butane lighter in my inner pocket, because they don't work when cold).
2 small flashlights and extra batteries
4 plastic bags for emergency foot heat. Place bags on feet and put boots back on. Creates vapor barrier and air pocket. Place items that need to stay dry in them.
Extra pair of wool gloves
toilet paper
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There are three kinds of men:
1) The ones that learn by reading.
2) The few who learn by observation.
3) The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves..........
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