Hey, Mr. M. How goes things? I saw your post about your couselling position. 2 things. DeepWoods Off(tm) and remove the cardboard tube from
premium TP rolls so you can pack more in the rucksack. Field encampments are notorious for 80 grit TP. ;>)
Oh, and you need more socks. Regardless of how many you have. There is a psychological/physiological thingamabob with being able to change into clean socks. I try to change socks 3 times a day under rustic conditions. That's 21 pairs of socks for a week. ;>)
/john
You're right about the socks. Changing into fresh socks feels so much better in those conditions than it does at home. I recently bought 9 pairs of socks at a flea market and wondered why. Now I know.
I used to love to go to the big 3-story REI store in Seattle. I would dearly love a paid shopping trip there now because I have very few things that I'll be needing or that will make life livable. The good thing is that it's summer so all the warm clothing can wait a while. But the bad thing is, it's summer and will soon be stiflingly hot.