Been tinkering with my bag lately, so this thread’s timing is spot-on. Swapped out the heavier fleece layers for a merino wool base and a packable waterproof shell—the weather can’t seem to make up its mind, so I’m trying to cover both ends of the spectrum. Kept my old field guide tucked in too (force of habit from the library days I suppose), but added a pair of sturdy gardening gloves, which have come in handy more than I expected for clearing brush or handling rough stuff.
Also, upgraded my first aid kit after realizing I’d
