[Go Devil]

There hasn't been alot of discussion on the topic of diet.
Many of us have loaded for "bear" and big kills offer great payoff for little investment. This type of meal is feasable if one has to hole-up for a period of time. Packing this amount of fresh food isn't a geat idea in a continent that held a higher population of bear and cougar in the 1700's, not to mention adding this to our maximum weight we are allowed to carry.

Those of us that plan on a shorter time frame would follow good primitive knowledge the natives of this country followed and focus on smaller, high fat content game that is consumed completely during a meal time per day.
Our good friend the coon offers just this type of meal and according to documented history was a main source of fat consumed by native peoples in the Ohio River Valley and regions north. At sometimes 50% body fat this makes alot of sense. Next to coon, bear is the next source of high body fat game if taken in fall or early winter.

I believe I may take a route from the east that meets the major waters of the Ohio River, meet the Mississipi to north of the same state and turn west.

Malaria will definately be a concern as it was still a large problem in Indiana in the mid to late 1800's.

I would definately bring along salt and would consider trading some of the .308
for medical equip.

I would attemt to avoid natives, but the continent was heavily populated at this time. We all know how strangers in the neighborhood make us feel, so don't leave any sign and avoid drawing attention.

Still working on the kit, but it will be very minimal.



Great Topic TR!