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Sharpmaker The Sharpmaker is one of the perennial favorites on many of the knife forums too. I've been using one for a few years. It gets my knives about 85% as sharp as a waterstone & strop combi... |
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Re: right tool for the job By Maynard76: "In fact I bring my Mora on most day hikes because I dont have a sleeping bag or much for insulation and may or may not bring a poncho tarp for shelter. But-with my Mora kinfe I... |
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Tent poles as pack stays I was thinking of using the 45 in tarp poles that break down into 3 sections. Since the sections are connected by internal bungy cord, I imagine they won't fit into the stay pockets on the Mar... |
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Poles as Pack Stays I was planning on just placing the poles inside the pack, along the back - and letting the rest of the pack's contents hold them in place. Would that work ? If not, would folding a sleeping p... |
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Poles I don't carry trekking poles either. Anyone tried using the "optional" tarp-poles as pack stays ? Does putting them along the back panel increase the load capacity & or comfort o... |
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Umbrella Advise Needed I read a blog post where someone said they had modified an umbrella using Ray Jardine's instructions in "Beyond Backpacking". Unfortunately, this book is out of print. Does anyone k... |
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Reading The light-wand is interesting, but for reading or camp chores, I was thinking the light would be in a jack strap, clipped to a hat brim. I want to stick with the AAA battery size if possible, ... |
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Opinel Thanks Franco. 1 oz is a great weight for a 3" blade with a contoured handle. The 2 layer 91mm SAK "Spartan" weighs 2.15 oz in comparison. I handled 1 Opinel about 20 years ago... |
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LOD Is the beam spread & low setting on the AAA LOD good for reading a book at night ? How does it compare to the Tikka ? Is the beam spread & medium setting on the LOD good enough for walk... |
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Opinel Franco, That Opinel is only 1oz ? What's the blade size ? Do you think it's hinge is sturdy enough for Scouts to whittle with ? Thanks, |
All Reader Reviews by John Gilbert
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Wenger Esquire I was looking for something a little bigger than my Victorinox Classic (2.25") knife. The Wenger Esquire has essentially the same tools, but is 1/3 of an inch longer, about 3/32" wider and ... |
