I'm a confessed gadget lover, and have wanted to try the little jon-e pocket warmers since I was in about the second grade, freezing my azz off helping my dad with farm chores in the cold, wet Willamette Valley winters. I don't need one now, but bought it out of curiousity, and as a possible option to keep my wifes mitts toasty should I be able to con her into coming outside with me. BTW, I'm not sure what the magic jon-e fluid is, but it kinda sticks while the warmer is burning.

I agree with having multiple means of starting a fire. I'm almos overboard with my "what if" thinking, but the only down-side to that is the additional gear weight. I gladly exchange that slight discomfort for the knowledge that I'll live like a king if I'm lost or otherwise hung up.

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
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