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Aquamira Water Purification Chemical Review
22 weeks ago
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chlorine dioxide (the chemical of Aquamira) is one of the best chemical treatments for a wide number of pathogens. A chart detailing the various methods is here:
CDC Backcountry Water Treatment Options
Aquamira is a simple, light and reliable way to get clean water. Highly recommended!
If you want to use a filter, then I highly recommend the Platypus GravityWorks system. It is a great solution as well:
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How To Carry An Axe
03 weeks ago
In this quick video I show how I carry my axe on a modern ultralight backpack. Just slip it down vertically through the foam mat. It keeps the pack streamlined and the axe safely tucked away.
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Stainless Steel Bark River Bravo 1 and Fallkniven S1 Knife Review
03 weeks ago
I really like my Bark River Bravo 1 in A2 carbon steel, but I live in a really wet area and I decided to try out the stainless version. I also decided I wanted a little bigger knife for winter camping and got a Fallkniven S1. In this video I review both of them side by side in pouring rain and snow. Both knives performed admirably. The stainless Bravo is CPM 154 stainless and it held a great edge and did not rust under these conditions. It has a beefier 4″ blade than the S1 and a good balance.
The Fallkniven S1 is VG-10 laminated stainless and also did not rust. It has a 5″ blade and similarly good balance. The Fallkniven knife handle is a material called Thermorun and it was warm in bare hands and worked well with mittens on. The Bark River probably had a more overall comfortable grip in bare hands, but it did get cold due to the exposed metal in its micarta handle. In mittens the Bravo 1 had a good grip, but was slicker than the Fallkniven. Both knives are highly recommended.
Get the Zytel sheath version of the S1. It will be best in wet and cold temps vs. the leather.
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Bark River Bravo 1 Knife Review
03 weeks ago
In this review I test out a Bark River Bravo 1 knife. This knife features a beefy blade and great handle ergonomics. The steel is A2 carbon and it holds a fine long lasting edge. The knife blade is about 4″ and is a good knife for someone looking to do heavier camp duties. The handle on this knife is really comfortable and is made out of canvas micarta scales. I really like this knife and it would be a good choice for someone that wants something thicker than other 4″ blades.
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Fallkniven F1 Knife Review
03 weeks ago
The Fallkniven F1 is simply one of the best knives I’ve ever used. It is a tough 4″ blade made of laminated steel with a practical length and great ergonomics. Designed in Sweden, the F1 features tough grips that work in the cold and wet. I recommend getting the Zytel sheath. It is simple, reliable and safe. This is one of my preferred knives to carry when I’m out camping. Highly recommended and well worth the money. Did I mention it’s also the official survival knife for Swedish Air Force Pilots? It’s a great knife!
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