Originally Posted By Glenn

But, tent poles can break, stoves can clog, pads can leak - we all accept that as a normal risk, and plan how to deal with it. That's why I've always carried some purification tablets, just in case (and I'll bet you do, too.)


I can also light a fire and boil water, and would definitely just drink the water in a situation where the choice was risking infection vs. dehydration - it's all risk assessment.

I can also determine north with a stick in case the compass breaks. Still working on navigation with watch hands tho.


I'm actually not paranoid... just very much aware of how easy it can be to not know what to do, panic, and make the situation worse. The more I know, the less I panic.
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