She’s the fire that keeps me warm when the enemies proximity doesn’t allow a flame. The signal to those on my heels would give away my position. You must maintain visual and thermal discipline. Every movement, broken branch, or displaced soil can expose your location—minimize signature. Avoid fires for warmth; flame, smoke, and thermal bloom compromise concealment. Insulate with terrain, vegetation, and layered clothing instead. Cold discomfort is survivable; detection isn’t.