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Yeah i wont knock the Mre route because i havent tried it but i personally go with my stove. I like my stove but its about time to upgrade. Are those jetboils and good?
I camped out for a few nights last year, during deer modern...loved it. Doing it again this year.About the steripen...my dad goes to Panama for missions to help get clean water to villiages. While he is there, he uses his steripen...never had any problem. In addition, he gave one to a guy who goes all over the world for the WHO (world health org) and now swears by that pen. I plan on buying one as soon as I can.
I have a bivy sack from outdoor reseach and it seems to hold its own. I just think the bivouac style of hunting maximizes efficiency and in turn success (my opinion). Just wasn't sure how many people try it...