Forester, My observations are taken from time in the Headwaters Forest. Are you in an area subject to slash burning with diesel or herbicides? We found many water sources heavily polluted and water filters are a neccessity. Is your tube tent a bright color? My orange garbage bags are outstanding for air to ground observation. I am beginning to wish paracord came in international orange! I dropped my Sparklite once,and made it a point to secure the orange version. It will be interesting to see the magnitude of the next El Nino phenomenon. After the last one, quality clothing became my first and foremost consideration above fancy knives " FILSON-Might as well have the best."