Thanks for the perspective. Sounds like good logic to me.
I'm glad I'm having this conversation here rather than with myself on the trail during an emergency. Much easier to think in the comfort of my home.
One thing I learned last year with a hurt back (at home) is that is is really hard to think when I'm in intense pain. So any prethinking that I can do will help if I'm ever in that situation on the trail.
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