First time I did a walk about in S TX, Jeff Massie asked if I had a compass, and water. I said yes. He then asked if I had another compass. Had one in my pack. If you get in dead flat mesquite and prickly pear with no sun, you are always lost. Remember to look at the compass when you leave the road, too late if you are lost and did not look earlier.
Wish I was there already, about two weeks till I can get lost in the thorns.
Keep the tales of Curtis and his merry men coming.