The Swiss army knife of fabrics
Why a 28 in by 80 in cut of fabric made of woven wool and silk is the most important item to bring with you anywhere.
I recently took a November camping trip to the Suwannee River in North Florida around Halloween. The beauty of this place is unique in all the world with its meandering spring fed rivers and large oaks with hanging moss that capture the essence of a wilderness kissed with voodoo magic. It has taken some time for the importance of this trip to digest and now I feel like I am well versed enough to share with you what I currently think is the secret to unlocking comfort in this life anywhere you go.
Now, if you have been reading my other blog posts, you already know that I owe wool my life. It’s ability to keep you warm when wet can save you from sub-freezing temperatures, so it is advisable that you throw away all your cotton base layers and find some merino to hug your skin if you are going to be exposed to the elements. But let’s assume that you are not in a position where you are facing life and death. How about being comfortable?
