That time I forgot my light

Update: 2025-10-27

Description

In this episode we are sitting under the tarp at Camp What The Heck with the fire working in the background and talking about something small that becomes a big deal fast in the woods your light
Chris tells the story of a bow hunt in the Mississippi Delta where it got dark fast the mosquitoes were thick the woods went dead quiet and something in the water let out a roar so deep it made every hair stand up
For a minute it felt like hog trouble or worse and he had no sidearm and no flashlight just a bow and a bad decision
You will hear what that sound really was why the dark in the woods can flip peaceful to unsettling in seconds and how sound travels in flooded timber and canals
Then we go into the real point what light does for you mentally out there
Practical talk from the book Primitive Camping and Bushcraft on the gear you should actually carry not just what looks cool online
Why a cheap Energizer headlamp can save you more than a high dollar toy light
Why you should always keep more than one light source on you pocket pack and vehicle and check batteries before every trip
How fast you lose confidence when you cannot see your next step
We also talk about that moment every hunter and camper knows when the sun is gone and now suddenly you feel watched and you feel very small
From there we shift into John 8 verse 12 where Jesus says I am the light of the world and what that means when you are in real darkness with real fear and you cannot see what is in front of you
It is not just outdoor prep It is heart prep
You are going to get
The alligator story from the Delta
The coyote walkout with nothing but a cell phone light
The gear tip that most beginners ignore and regret
The simple checklist to keep you from getting caught blind in the woods
A reminder that physical light and spiritual light both matter when things go dark
Plus a quick update on primitive-camping.com the new store, blog, freeze dried meals, and plans for recording future episodes live from camp and even from the upcoming street fair