The terrain is thinner, the vegetation is greener, that's a good sign we're getting close to the coast.
Here's the bottom line, we're either going or not.
What I envisioned to see was a group of guys drinking beer.
My whole philosophy in survival is to take down brush as soon as you get in a situation.
If I gave this guy more time, there would be a swimming pool and rattan furniture.
In any survival situation, you need to weigh the risk and the reward.