Friday, November 9, 2018

Two Tools Someone in the Outdoors Should Always Have


No better place to start than square one with most new things, and the outdoors is no different. The biggest step that you need to take when it comes to braving the wilderness for the first time is literally that, making the first trek. Over time, you will find that certain techniques, equipment, trails, will work better for you than others. Like anything, it takes time and practice. But never fear! There are some basic primary gear necessities that any camper and hiker, new and old, will always turn to. Presented below are two staples that no outdoorsman would ever be caught without, for this is survival. 

A Good Knife

Knives are like anything else, they come in all shapes and sizes and some are much more reliable than others. It’s a good idea to always carry some form of steady blade with you at all times when camping in the wilderness. This will come in handy when doing anything from shaving tinder, chopping food, bush crafting (to say the least), and just plain defending yourself if it comes to it. A reliable knife coupled with a good multi-tool, one with your standard pliers, corkscrew, serrated edge, a small smooth blade, some form of screw driver (phillips, flat head, or both), and etc. will give you the jump on many different punches nature’s unexpected ways will throw at you.

A Reliable Firestarter

No matter how warm the place you’re in happens to be, if trouble comes calling you’ll want to have a fire, especially at night if not only to keep predators at bay. This is where some sort of firestarter comes in handy. Of course, lighters are always the quickest form of flame, but they can break, run out of fuel, or fail to function in the wind. If you can have one on you great, but with it, you should always have some sort of manual firestarter. The magnesium/flint bar is a very popular one, and does wonders in a pinch, but may also be an issue in the wind. The sparkle push and spark firestarter is also a favorite, for this creates a controlled spark that can be controlled more. There are many more, so do your research and find the one that suits you, because 20 minutes on the internet is more than worth it when compared to the loss of your life to mother nature. 

Side Note:  On top of this, if you can even carry a small little tinder bundle, anything not too dense but very dry, be it in a baggy or little container, you’ll have an even bigger chance of starting a fire in less than favorable conditions. 

More advice and tool recommendations to come, but for now, these are two of the biggest and most important tools to have on you when heading out into the wilderness. Whether it be camping for a few days, or just going for an hour long hike, nature can throw a curve ball at you anywhere and at any time, and it’s up to you to have the tools you need to beat it.  






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