Great Outdoors Classics. Favorite pieces of kit.
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Not sure if paracord is a classic, but man that stuff has changed my life. Making an organized cord kit with pre-cut up lengths saves you from the continuous whittling away at your rope phenomena and makes tarp set up a snap.
Somebody already mentioned the thicker type emergency blankets that make an excellent 5 x 7 tarp. I know a tone of people also love their poncho for this purpose. I like the emergency blanket, I'm always finding multiple uses for it whether it is just to collect shavings for fire prep and save them from hitting the wet ground, a dry place to sit or a rain guard for your fire.
Somebody already mentioned the thicker type emergency blankets that make an excellent 5 x 7 tarp. I know a tone of people also love their poncho for this purpose. I like the emergency blanket, I'm always finding multiple uses for it whether it is just to collect shavings for fire prep and save them from hitting the wet ground, a dry place to sit or a rain guard for your fire.
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Buffalo Windshirt Replaced an old parachute fabric Zoot Suit top.
SAK Outrider - Replaced SAK Hunter.
Silk tube scarf Replaced both a wool Headover and a Meraklon job.
Zippo Replaced another Zippo.
Trangia kettle Added when I got browned off having to boil water in the same pot I ate from.
Karrimats Replaced two other bits of cut down pressure blown Karrimat in green. I swapped to yellow because I don't carry much in the way of high visibility stuff, that's all.
Pipe Added after I discovered how portable and easy to clean it was.
Secateurs Replaced a better quality but way heavier pair.
Pliers Replaced other pliers and multitools.
I've a linen hat vying for the next spot but at only five years old it's not in the same class as the above. Plus it is seasonal.
SAK Outrider - Replaced SAK Hunter.
Silk tube scarf Replaced both a wool Headover and a Meraklon job.
Zippo Replaced another Zippo.
Trangia kettle Added when I got browned off having to boil water in the same pot I ate from.
Karrimats Replaced two other bits of cut down pressure blown Karrimat in green. I swapped to yellow because I don't carry much in the way of high visibility stuff, that's all.
Pipe Added after I discovered how portable and easy to clean it was.
Secateurs Replaced a better quality but way heavier pair.
Pliers Replaced other pliers and multitools.
I've a linen hat vying for the next spot but at only five years old it's not in the same class as the above. Plus it is seasonal.
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These 3 knives are some favorites that have gone w/ me a lot
This cook pot and little skillet
Joezilla turned me onto how cool the folding bowl and spork were on a hiking trip we took and I've never looked back
This pack and cup and hatchet are tried and true. The pack is my winter pack
Summer pack and the GB Mini are tried and true also.
The wife is an essential field item!
Oh and this folder. Well this is my backup but I have a much more worn one of the same model I bring.
This cook pot and little skillet
Joezilla turned me onto how cool the folding bowl and spork were on a hiking trip we took and I've never looked back
This pack and cup and hatchet are tried and true. The pack is my winter pack
Summer pack and the GB Mini are tried and true also.
The wife is an essential field item!
Oh and this folder. Well this is my backup but I have a much more worn one of the same model I bring.
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Fantastic everybody. i was hoping this thread would form a kind of personality and really start showing pieces that mean a lot to people and its happening. "Classic" means personal, and i hope that bladesmen continue to post items that are really special to you.
Thank you
Thank you
Liberando
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Let's see....
GI canteen cup, dated 1951...been with me since I was a scout in the late '70s
No. 3 cast iron skillet, probably 100 years old...seasoned to a "T"...eggs never tasted so good
Coleman lantern--have several, all white gas, the latest made in '75
GI canteen cup, dated 1951...been with me since I was a scout in the late '70s
No. 3 cast iron skillet, probably 100 years old...seasoned to a "T"...eggs never tasted so good
Coleman lantern--have several, all white gas, the latest made in '75