Backpacking Knife Specs

Monofletch said:
Glacier is nice because there a lot of hikes. Most people flock to the west side with all the “modern amenities”. The east side has all the good hikes. Many Glacier is magical.
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We couldn't get to Many because of the massive road work being done. We were staying on the other side of the Park, and we couldn't get a day pass to get through. Even going after 3 or so, it was no-go :( We were also hoping to get up into Canada, but the closest border crossing point was closed. But you are absolutely right about the hikes, and I really wanna see the parts we couldn't get to. My wife and daughter loved Avalanche Lake. My personal favorite was Sun Point. Not a hard hike but it wasn't even remotely crowded and even the pictures I took don't do the sheer scale of what you see there justice. We hope to get back there in the near future while our legs can still carry us :D
 
Steely_Gunz said:
We couldn't get to Many because of the massive road work being done. We were staying on the other side of the Park, and we couldn't get a day pass to get through. Even going after 3 or so, it was no-go :( We were also hoping to get up into Canada, but the closest border crossing point was closed. But you are absolutely right about the hikes, and I really wanna see the parts we couldn't get to. My wife and daughter loved Avalanche Lake. My personal favorite was Sun Point. Not a hard hike but it wasn't even remotely crowded and even the pictures I took don't do the sheer scale of what you see there justice. We hope to get back there in the near future while our legs can still carry us :D
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I agree. My favorite hike is Iceberg Lake and Ginnell Glacier trail. Avalanche is right up there though.
 
I used to backpack and hike with my friends quite a bit. A lot actually. We were even sponsored by an organization that paid us a full time living wage to do so, and in return we had to wear their clothing and logos. It was sort of a marketing/advertising contract type of thing.

Anyhow, these three knives accompanied me on every single hike and backpacking trip I took across four continents. The Spyderco was my backup and rode in my butt pack. There was always a primary folder de jure along, as well, but they varied year-to-year. I always carried a folding shovel and a wire saw, too.

I bought the Spyderco around 1990 - my first knife with one handed opening and a pocket clip. Grandpa gave me the Leatherman for Christmas in 1993. I bought the Ka-bar November of 1995.

I broke the can opener on the Leatherman in Iraq in 2004. Mailed it in once I got home and they fixed it for free.

Happy trails!

Semper Fidelis,
Culprit99

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