This just in!

[Sarge47]

The March issue of "Backpacker" magazine just came out on the news stands and not only is Cody lundin's small bit in there, so is one from Les Stroud. They have a section on Survival squeezed between all the Gear reviews starting on page 15. I'm going to quote both Les & Cody as I think both bits are good:

CODY LUNDIN (lower l.h. corner, pg. 16): "All viking men have nicknames for their cutting edges. I call mine 'Baby'. And I've used it to process road kill, pick my toenails, carve gourd canteens, make a splint out of a tree branch for someone's fractured tib-fib, skin pack rats, and split kindling. The most important quality I look for in a knife is simplicity of design: The more specialized a knife is the more useless it becomes for general survival purposes."

LES STROUD (lower r.h. corner, pg.18): "People think that because I'm Survivorman, it means that I'm Mr. Rough-it. 'You don't need a tent! You don't need food!' But when I'm not on the show I like my creature comforts. My latest, and this is embarrassing, is a little expresso maker that you put over the fire. It weighs a couple ounces. That said, there are a few things on my belt all the time: a multi-tool, a belt knife, and a magnesium flint stick to start a fire. Fire is a huge confidence-builder; not only does it keep you warm, but it reduces whatever panic you and your group have. It's as good as dark chocolate and Scotch on day seven. The measure of a good guide is being able to start a fire after three days of rain."

Hope you liked it! BTW, there's more stuff from other experts in the article as well.

[CTracker]

Thanks for the heads up.

[Rick]

Thanks, Sarge. Good stuff.

[Tony uk]

Thanks Sarge

[trax]

Les lied. It is nowhere near as good as dark chocolate and good Scotch. In fact, there is only ONE THING better than dark chocolate and good Scotch...but I loved what Lundin had to say about naming cutting edges. I always name my knives, in fact I have one I call "Baby" cuz he's just a little guy. Thanks for the post Sarge.

[nell67]

Whats better than chocolate and scotch,hmmmm?

[trax]

Oh stop it, you already know the answer to that....

[nell67]

lmao!!!!!

[BruceZed]

Their ain't nothing better than 15 year old single malt scotch after a week in the woods, and I drink espresso.

[trax]

Cheers to that Bruce, I'm a fan of 12 or 20 year Glenfiddich myself (occassionally)

[crashdive123]

Thanks Sarge.

[Tony uk]

Their ain't nothing better than 15 year old single malt scotch after a week in the woods, and I drink espresso.

There is when your local walmart has a sale

[nell67]

There is when your local walmart has a sale

Our wal-mart does not sell alcohol

[crashdive123]

They do if you let it sit long enough.

[Gray Wolf]

I'm a big fan of the 18 year old Glenlivet....

[trax]

I'm a big fan of the 18 year old Glenlivet....

Ah yes, another excellent choice.

[dilligaf2u2]

I have no idea what Glenfiddich is. I have never been big on the use of alcohol. I can count the number of drink I have had in the last 15 years on my hands.

The wife likes wine from time to time. One glass and I pore her in bed for the night. The rest of the bottle goes flat before she wants another glass.

So can we say it is something like a good Hershey bar and a large mug of fresh ground Columbian coffee and be somewhat correct?

Nellie Poo stop tring to give Trax ideas. There is no way he would tell you (openly) what the ONE THING better than dark chocolate and good Scotch is. And as he said "you already know the answer to that".

Don

[Rick]

Glenfiddich is a bird, Don. They are at my feeders every summer.

[RobertRogers]

Women come and go, but my mountains remain.

[nell67]

I have no idea what Glenfiddich is. I have never been big on the use of alcohol. I can count the number of drink I have had in the last 15 years on my hands.

The wife likes wine from time to time. One glass and I pore her in bed for the night. The rest of the bottle goes flat before she wants another glass.

So can we say it is something like a good Hershey bar and a large mug of fresh ground Columbian coffee and be somewhat correct?

Nellie Poo stop tring to give Trax ideas. There is no way he would tell you (openly) what the ONE THING better than dark chocolate and good Scotch is. And as he said "you already know the answer to that".

Don

LOL Don,I dont HAVE to give Trax ideas,he has a good head on his shoulders,with plenty of ideas!!!!!!!