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Someone asked me if bear spray really works. Yes and no, if it's black bear maybe, if it's not determined, grizzly forget it..but with the right gun.bear spray and lucky timing you could get enough time to run for it..best to have a plan..just in case..make sure to tie your food away from campsite and up in a tree..don't cook or eat where you sleep, ever, have a cook camp at least 100 yards away from where you sleep..i never had a problem in Alaska, but the bears in the Cascades have no fear, so be careful there.
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You might want to consider using Pepper Spray for the two-legged variety of bear..it's more potent
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have it but harvesting my own would be a gas!
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It's my understanding that bear spray can be purchased anywhere. In some states you have to go to a specific dealer to get pepper spray. And frankly, for me it's like carrying an umbrella; insurance I won't need it. It's like keeping the flashlight/truncheon next to my bed.
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Started to do this but was in a hurry and ended up doing a Swedish torch instead..this method is a different version of the same and would work in the woods if you were in a pinch or just love working wood....someone just reminded me about it and i will probably do it this weekend and use it in the firepit to brew some coffee and if you let it burn to embers- biscuits..also on second thought you might want to tie it in two places if you plan on using it for awhile because once the fire hits the boundary of the wire the wood under it will collapse..the swedish torch is much more stable..but it will be fun to try out
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just buying..(a) 2lb Hudson Bay Sport Utility Axe w/18" curved handleworked one the other day just to get a feel..and i liked it- also bought a waterstone 400/1000 from Amazon. I have a Japanese waterstone but it's for knife sharpening
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full tang/high carbon steel blade belt friendly 90 degree spine/throws good spark non-coated grind-scandi keeps edge batons wood w/o problems fits my hand
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Just picked up a Le Duck neck knife. The sheath has a unique locking system that takes a bit to get used to but not bad. Nice blade shape, light. The one drawback is when grabbing it from sheath I can't get a full grip on it..i've not used it yet, this is just my first impression. Check it out.
Blade: 2.5" / 6.4cm Overall: 6.25" / 16.0cm Handle: Rubberized TPR Sheath: Polyproylene Lanyard: Black 550 Paracord Weight: 3.0oz / 85g
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And what pray tell does one do with a Le Duck neck knife....
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i just find a neck knife more useful then a folder especially in camp..especially when it's cold or rainy and i'm trying to pull-out a folder to cut paracord, make some tinder, make dinner or anything around camp that needs a knife..i like the access
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also...fyi..even on a day hike, take a survival kit..expect to get lost or to have an accident.-keep your pack in your car and keep it lighter so you won't be tempted to leave it behind!
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Oh I'd say I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to this thread........perhaps there is a Bushcraft For Dummies edition I could pick up?
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My next challenge is mushrooms.. a skill i'll need for an extended stay in the woods.
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