charming and or entertaining excerpts from the book
Dartmoor Letterboxing: A Guide for Beginners:
"A word of warning though...letterboxing, as a hobby, can be very addictive and, once started, people have been known to spend every spare moment, whatever the weather, out on the moors in search of 'that elusive box'!"
"What the well-dressed letterboxer is wearing-
It is not necessary to spend a fortune on specialist clothing as it's possible to find a great number of letterboxes within easy range of your parked vehicle, but it is important to understand the potentially dangerous environment that you will be 'boxing' in....What you put on your feet is very important - flip flops will not do even on the finest summer days and, although Wellington boots are often fine for a short outing, they are not suitable for longer excursions. Any self-respecting moorland walker should have footwear that is tough but comfy and which gives a degree of protection."
"If you have no intention of going very far or staying out for very long, then you might not want to carry food and drink, but you should NEVER walk without some emergency rations, particularly those which give energy and/or nourishment. Mint cake or glucose are good examples of 'food' that can revive flagging batteries when such situations arise. There are certain items which are a must for any longer outing....If a longer expedition is planned, whistle, torch (with spare batteries) and survival bag are recommended items. And, I suppose, a sign of the times, a mobile phone can be useful in the event of a broken limb or some other emergency."
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