Bushcraft

[homoe]

I've heard that Santa has a fresh supply of these this year..

[homoe]

if you get your axe stuck in, rather than struggle to get it out, lift the log up, still on the axe, to full height, flip it round and bring the axe back to your chopping block, axe back (rear) down. This forces the stuck log down onto the axe and usually splits it first time.

Who doesn't appreciate a good "wood chopping" tip or two!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by homoe

I've heard that Santa has a fresh supply of these this year..

homoe, one(moi)wishes....just hoping i don't find a lump of coal instead

[homoe]

Handkerchief (if you get stuck out in cold weather your nose will run like a faucet!) general purpose rag, hand towel, emergency toilet paper,neck or face scarf, tourniquet,Bandage/Ace Bandage,patching material for torn clothing or backpacks, strainer for salty water,protection while grabbing hot pot handles, and a dish rag


A typical cotton bandanna only weighs an ounce, so for a small amount of weight, you get a lot of function. If you need to clean and re-use it, just rinse it in a stream, lake or river. To sterilize it or to remove grease, boil it in water for a couple of minutes and you're ready to go.Also, carry your bandanna in a zip lock bag or other waterproof container to keep it dry until needed.

[homoe]

Use the corkscrew on your Swiss Army Knife to undo stubborn knots....



Of course then, at the end of the day, use it for its intended purpose of opening a nice bottle of wine.

By all means if you've survived the hike to finding a campsite, putting up a tent, locating a water source, etc etc by all means kick back and indulge .....