A night out on the mountain. *Off Topic*

What? No air mattress!? You sir, are a real man...Playtex mat and all. :thumbup: Thanks for sharing!
 
Will York said:
Great photos--thanks!

Is the "new toy" one of Hunter's 52100 machetes? Thoughts?
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Good eye will thats correct.

Hunters "Fellbeast" is my first true Machette not counting the 1311. This was my first time using it and I put it through its paces.
I'm not too good at guesstimating edge angle but its pretty slim and 52100 always amazes me with its toughness. We cut a lot of
tulip poplar and pine neither of which were very hard but I did get into some oak with it. The largest sized logs were maybe 6-8 across.
I wasn't in the least bit disappointed that I left my axe behind this trip because for how thin that machette is it can really chop and bite deep.
Anything 4 inches or smaller across is really in trouble with that thing cut like a laser. 17.5 inches of edge was a blast to use.

I can see myself bushwhacking through mountain laurel this year having a blast. This was also one of my first time buying a custom blade
from a small operation like Hunter but Hunter was first class to deal with seems like a real straight shooter. I'll probably be buying another
big chopper in the future from him he has some good stuff coming down the line.
 
Andy the Aussie said:
Brilliant mate, just brilliant.....!!!!!! It was just shy of 100F where I was yesterday....I spent three hours rowing a crappy tourist boat up a river...!!!! I would have killed for some snow..!!!
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Come on over Andy it just dumped some more snow on us!
 
What a great way to burn 1000 calories ? But I'm confused, being from S.California. What is all that white stuff on the ground ??

Dan
 
Zymologist said:
Good eye will thats correct.

Hunters "Fellbeast" is my first true Machette not counting the 1311. This was my first time using it and I put it through its paces.
I'm not too good at guesstimating edge angle but its pretty slim and 52100 always amazes me with its toughness. We cut a lot of
tulip poplar and pine neither of which were very hard but I did get into some oak with it. The largest sized logs were maybe 6-8 across.
I wasn't in the least bit disappointed that I left my axe behind this trip because for how thin that machette is it can really chop and bite deep.
Anything 4 inches or smaller across is really in trouble with that thing cut like a laser. 17.5 inches of edge was a blast to use.

I can see myself bushwhacking through mountain laurel this year having a blast. This was also one of my first time buying a custom blade
from a small operation like Hunter but Hunter was first class to deal with seems like a real straight shooter. I'll probably be buying another
big chopper in the future from him he has some good stuff coming down the line.
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Cool--thanks for that. Wish Jerry would make one like that in INFI, but until he does, differentially treated 52100 is not a bad way to go. :thumbup:

Maybe we should start a "Bring the Machete" thread?!?!? :D
 
Really cool pictures. (No pun intended). I haven't been winter camping since I was in the Army, and that was way back in the early 60s. Those pics have me thinking I ought to give it a try. I've got the equipment.
 
JDE101 said:
Really cool pictures. (No pun intended). I haven't been winter camping since I was in the Army, and that was way back in the early 60s. Those pics have me thinking I ought to give it a try. I've got the equipment.
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Its a good time especially if you love the winter. The right gear makes a different I have the military sleep system down to -30F I believe.
Something about being out in the cold and elements that gets me in touch with my primal instincts. Just like it.

If you do post pics!
 
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