Re: Fletcher Vs Kephart

Rest in peace, indeed.

However, I find the title of your post, "Fletcher vs Kephart," somewhat unfortunate. What appears at first glance to be a tribute to a man who was an inspiration to many who love the outdoors quickly devolves into a comparison of two great outdoorsmen.

As a matter of fact, I have both "Camping and Woodcraft" and "Complete Walker IV" open on my desk right now. I enjoy both immensely, for different reasons. Kephart allows me to journey to an earlier time and learn the so-called "traditional" outdoor skills. Fletcher allows me to learn sharpen my skills with the gear that is readily available today.

From a literary/stylistic standpoint, Fletcher is difficult to top. However, if you feel the need to rate one over the other, you should probably do so on the strength of their non-how-to books--say "The Man Who Walked Through Time" vs "Our Southern Highlanders."