j_seph
Senior Member
My Grandpa was found leaned up against a big oak tree, some squirrels hanging from his side and his shotgun across his lap.As a backpacker I can see some very good advice in your response. I bought a nice fancy "tactical" flashlight. It works good in a perfect environment. Get it a little damp or cold and it's useless.
I guess you are saying "a man has to know his limitations."
Last time I was deep in the mountains waiting to go to sleep, I thought, how would I ever get out of here in an emergency?
Once I was taking my 90 year old Dad canoeing for a few days and nights and said to Mom, "what if something happens to Dad in the middle of the night?"
She said he would be doing what he likes and not to worry about it.
So in one way I guess we can only prepare as best as we can, take precautions, be prepared, etc. but if we die, at least we were doing what we like.
One can't just sit at home because he may not make it out of the woods alive. I know this isn't what you are saying and I totally agree with your advise. Especially let someone know where you are. Don't let the hunt overcome your limitations, etc.
There is a balance to each and every outdoor activity. We can learn from our trips as well as those of others. The good ones and the bad ones.
For me it's a fear of kidney stones deep in the woods in the middle of the night. We each have our personal fears.