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Have fun! Last year's trip was fun, too bad I'm stuck here in New Orleans, enjoying the 60 degree, sunny days until the end of Feb.
In truth, I miss the woods after living in and around cities since October. I did a little camping over the Christmas season back home, but that's not enough to sustain me. I look forward to being assigned to somewhere like rural North Dakota or somewhere else with trees.
I've been wearing that WoodJewel on my belt for quite a while now, it's still serving me well. It's currently sporting a slightly convexed edge that I took to a nice smokey mirror finish on my new pair of pocket water stones from LeeValley.
As for actually suggesting something for you to do: I would say bring a couple of mylar blankets and rig up two reflector walls: one opposite the fire, and one behind you. With a few upright sticks in the ground and some twine, it should be easy and keep you really warm. Just try not to melt the blankets! To keep busy all night, you might try some spoons, or perhaps you could make a collection of nice tent stakes.
As for sleeping bags: you could get a nice synthetic 0 degree bag for less than the cost of two Gransfors Bruks axes... Weighing probably less than 5 pounds and taking up a relatively small space.
Last year was really a good time...I know, I need to get a snugpack or other high quality bag...I have to just do it, and move on....Take care simon, be safe down there youngblood.
Talk to you guys and gals tomorrow , should have some pics to share. tAke care.
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