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Our website is finally almost ready to open for business after way too many months of delays. Test orders are going through from end to end tomorrow, so if that goes well, you might be able to start ordering cheap … Continued
Our website is finally almost ready to open for business after way too many months of delays. Test orders are going through from end to end tomorrow, so if that goes well, you might be able to start ordering cheap … Continued
OK, I post way too much about fire. Alas, here is another one… Batoning is splitting wood by hitting a knife with a separate piece of wood or other “baton.” Batoning is a quick, easy, and effective way to split … Continued
I finally have a working thermometer and thermocouple that can read up to 1300C, so the fire starter test is beginning in earnest. I know, I know, how much more exciting can I get than a firestarter test? It is … Continued
Making a fire in windy conditions can be a pain, especially if you are using a magnesium block or any other fine tinder, like fatwood or birch bark shavings. Wind + fine tinder = no tinder. Use some duct tape … Continued
Packing a backpack may be intuitive to many of you, but this guide is written for those who have never been told or shown how to pack a backpack for optimal comfort. This is all assuming that you are carrying … Continued
I was looking through my previous blog/forum posts over the past few days for information that could be converted over to wiki articles. I was dismayed to see that not as many of them could be converted as I would … Continued
What is so special about merino wool, you ask? Well, here is some information from the wiki article I just wrote for you uninitiated: Merino wool is wool from a merino sheep. Merino clothing has become popular in the outdoor … Continued
I added an entry for firesteels over in the wiki. There is a little part about the composition of a firesteel, which I found really interesting when I first discovered the mix. Sarman has also been working hard on adding … Continued
The always wonderful Cove Cutlery had the Sypderco Woodlander as their deal of the day a couple of days ago. I have read several good reviews about the knife and have been overall very happy with the few Spyderco knives … Continued
In case you haven’t noticed, I like playing with fire. A friend and I were playing with some of my fire related toys the other day and he asked why I would take a peanut lighter instead of a butane … Continued