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Originally Posted by porsche4life
In most of the western US campfires are a no go, and have been for a while due to drought conditions!  . But I've built a lot of campfires in my day, and if you do it right you don't need to split no stinking wood.
Do what you want G, but you don't need to spend tons do money on fancy blades to survive in the woods. That's one of my pet peeves right now, all these "survival" shows showing these idiots going out and hacking everything in sight making people think that is acceptable, and that everyone needs to know how to do all of that. Better bet is to poney up for a nice pack(if hiking) and a good tent and sleeping bag. Those items will make your life less miserable, and a good tent and sleeping bag will save your life in the colder months. |
it's an "interest" or hobby. i know a fool that loves learning about knots. he memorizes them, and can whip up some crazy ass ****. i bet i can get 99% of my loads tied down with a couple of square knots...some guys just have interest.
bushcrafting. (call it survival skills, whatever) is anything from learning how to keep a tool sharp, and using it..starting fires.. nobody advocates chopping down trees and stuff..more about how not to put a short axe into your thigh. some stuff i dont understand..like making those feather sticks...sure,whatever.
but watching a few videos, have been pretty fun. i've passed on a few axe tips that have saved a few injuries with my knucklehead friends. i have a friend on 200 acres up north..he wants to let me drop a tree "old school" axe work. he says he does it everyonce in a while and it is a rush..nerve racking. i'm not so sure of this..this guys mantra is "safety third".
but OP..you stole that axe. that small forest axe is $150 here, if you can even get it.