(was away camping with an old friend)

Indeed, the tape & sharpie combo makes a lot of sense, and more than the orange wax crayon would for winter scenarios as only trees may be exposed from snow. Another pair of items to add to the pack...at least this is light! For winter use, are some markers better (or useless?) than others?

Sniper-T, I would like to practice the natural bed method. I have to wonder about dealing with bugs? Of course you'd make sure you weren't near an ant hill, but those guys are everywhere.

I think the multiple stuffed garbage bags are simpler for an unpracticed person and may help prevent damage to an emergency blanket, but the more skills & options the better...