EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

[Dadpool]

Friday's tag team.

Case Sowbelly, a leaf, SBD Mini Tempest

 

[Rich S]

Beautiful views and a good deed with the firewood. Hope you left a few berries for the bears.

 

[Kmikaz3]

Feeling a bit on the higher end today!

 

[1911bphil]

Hiked one of my absolute favorite places on Tuesday, Colchuck Lake, which sits perched 5,600 ft high in the Cascade Mountain Range in an area aptly referred to as "The Enchantments". The hike is rated as difficult, but I don't find it too hard, perhaps only because I love being out in this area so much though. The tough part for me is that it is a 3 hr drive away, which makes for a gruelingly long day. After 6 hours of driving and the 8 that I spent out there, there was not much left to do but come home and crash. I did spend a good 2-3 of those hours at the lake just exploring around and taking in the scenery, plus forced myself to go for a cold plunge, so part that was refreshing. Honestly I never really get tired while I'm out there though, it just all hits me at once afterwards. Anyhow, had a truly AMAZING day!

I'd really love to go on a backpacking trip out here, however permits are strictly regulated and only given out on a lottery basis. Nevertheless, next year I plan to car camp near the trailhead so I have the extra time even on a day hike to finally tackle that pass (Aasgard Pass) on the left and go exploring even further. The pictures truly don't do this place justice, in reality that mountain is dominating your field of view and looming over you. I've heard that just from the lake to the top of that pass is a good 3+ hour climb in and of itself.

This place even has a cool little smaller lake to the side, for all of your Spyderco matching needs

I can't believe the camera caught the prism effect so perfectly with the color of the knife and water. I promise there was no photography expertise involved on my part, just happy accident. I feel like it perfectly captured the vibe of the day though.

The scenery is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Hashishiin]

Until I get the new Svetchnikov scales on my RAT/PM2, going with a fun little red/white/blue carry. Can't wait to get the lanyard tube off the PM2 (gotta go to the Home Depot) and take apart the RAT.

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These are the scales I mentioned.... thought since I went with a stainless to fit the metal nature of my Ti PM2, I'd go with carbon for my wooden scales for a more natural look. The question before was whether to use DLC or Satin for the RAT (bought these cause the RAT is a modern classic), now, because of a mx up, I can do both!

The good ones are Russian and the REALLY good ones are made in Finland by the dude in his new shop.


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[PRNDLtech]

Still hasn’t left the pocket, been 3 weeks since I got it.

 

[Jdottinger]

 

[jideta]

the package opener...

 

[bigolegator]

Hiked one of my absolute favorite places on Tuesday, Colchuck Lake, which sits perched 5,600 ft high in the Cascade Mountain Range in an area aptly referred to as "The Enchantments". The hike is rated as difficult, but I don't find it too hard, perhaps only because I love being out in this area so much though. The tough part for me is that it is a 3 hr drive away, which makes for a gruelingly long day. After 6 hours of driving and the 8 that I spent out there, there was not much left to do but come home and crash. I did spend a good 2-3 of those hours at the lake just exploring around and taking in the scenery, plus forced myself to go for a cold plunge, so part that was refreshing. Honestly I never really get tired while I'm out there though, it just all hits me at once afterwards. Anyhow, had a truly AMAZING day!

I'd really love to go on a backpacking trip out here, however permits are strictly regulated and only given out on a lottery basis. Nevertheless, next year I plan to car camp near the trailhead so I have the extra time even on a day hike to finally tackle that pass (Aasgard Pass) on the left and go exploring even further. The pictures truly don't do this place justice, in reality that mountain is dominating your field of view and looming over you. I've heard that just from the lake to the top of that pass is a good 3+ hour climb in and of itself.

This place even has a cool little smaller lake to the side, for all of your Spyderco matching needs

I can't believe the camera caught the prism effect so perfectly with the color of the knife and water. I promise there was no photography expertise involved on my part, just happy accident. I feel like it perfectly captured the vibe of the day though.

Absolutely incredible scenery , I totally get why you keep going back.

 

[bigolegator]

Yesterday I decided to go hike a viewpoint, as I knew there were no lake hikes that could live up to my experience earlier in the week. The destination was an old fire lookout, and with elevation gain of 1000ft per mile, this hike is well known as a burner. It didn't help matters that as soon as I got out to the trailhead I realized that I had forgotten my snack pack with my almonds and a fresh batch of Bison Jerky that I had made the night before. Oh well though, I did have the ingredients for my protein shake (whey, hemp seeds, coconut/coconut water) that I was planning on having when I reached the top and broke my fast, and there are wild berries galore out here, so I decided to go ahead as planned.

They have been rebuilding this lookout as of late, and it seems that the llamas that were tasked with the job of hauling the supplies decided to go on a strike and refused, so they have 20lb packs of wood at the trailhead and are asking for any young strapping able-bodied hikers to volunteer to carry a pack up on their way. There just so happened to be a bundle there when I got there. I'm 46, sinewy, got a bum hip, two-bad knees, a rib injury, and I think maybe my liver hurts; but what the hell, where there's a will there's a way. I decided to go ahead and give it a go. Apparently the only real prerequisite is having less sense than a llama

On the bright side, while I shifted my method of carry many times on the way up, guess what one of them was??? I actually used the parcel hook on the SAK!

At this point I typically share some photos of breathtaking views as they start to open up, but today those views were shrouded in clouds, and furthermore my breath was already taken. This pic of the rocky trail was all I could muster at this point.

Eventually I could start to see some of the climb ahead, but not yet the destination.

Thar she blows! I can see the lookout. Deceptive however, there's still a good while to go.

Finally after over 3 hours of incline carrying a bundle of wood, I made it to the top. A couple of fellow hikers who had seen me on the way up seemed to express concern for me, but I played it off well. It felt something like this though .

It wasn't that bad really, rewarding actually. I spent some time at the top even though the clouds were blocking most of the views. It was stunning nonetheless.

My stained hands will give you an idea of how many berries I consumed.

Then, on the way down, the view did open up a bit. Plus the colors on the mountainside were amazing.

For reference, here's a pic of a previous visit on a clear day to show you what the view would otherwise look like.

So with this: I'm 46, sinewy, got a bum hip, two-bad knees, a rib injury, and I think maybe my liver hurts;…You’re still doing like 20miles a week/hikes !! Geez, what did you do beforehand…arm wrestle Grizzly bears after laying cement blocks all day

 

[Owen K.]

Still hasn’t left the pocket, been 3 weeks since I got it.

Looks great! I'll have to buy one once they have aftermarket scales available.

 

[Chronovore]

 

[Knives&Lint]

So with this: I'm 46, sinewy, got a bum hip, two-bad knees, a rib injury, and I think maybe my liver hurts;…You’re still doing like 20miles a week/hikes !! Geez, what did you do beforehand…arm wrestle Grizzly bears after laying cement blocks all day

HAHA!
Nope...just a dad of twins

Seriously though, I really do feel it the the day afterwards now. Recovery days are a necessity. We have all of these alliterative names for EDC days, I think I'm gonna have to start "Whiskey Weekend" carry .

 

[ktataragasi]

No mushrooms today. Just a mediocre Oktoberfest.

Is that an Enzo?

Been a helluva week. Hiked over 20 miles in the past few days, plus been busy otherwise in between. Carrying this around the house for for now, as I go through my pics for the week and get my pull-ups/push-ups in for the day. Will post later throughout the day.

This may be the most subdued photo you have ever taken.

Hiked one of my absolute favorite places on Tuesday, Colchuck Lake, which sits perched 5,600 ft high in the Cascade Mountain Range in an area aptly referred to as "The Enchantments". The hike is rated as difficult, but I don't find it too hard, perhaps only because I love being out in this area so much though. The tough part for me is that it is a 3 hr drive away, which makes for a gruelingly long day. After 6 hours of driving and the 8 that I spent out there, there was not much left to do but come home and crash. I did spend a good 2-3 of those hours at the lake just exploring around and taking in the scenery, plus forced myself to go for a cold plunge, so part that was refreshing. Honestly I never really get tired while I'm out there though, it just all hits me at once afterwards. Anyhow, had a truly AMAZING day!

I'd really love to go on a backpacking trip out here, however permits are strictly regulated and only given out on a lottery basis. Nevertheless, next year I plan to car camp near the trailhead so I have the extra time even on a day hike to finally tackle that pass (Aasgard Pass) on the left and go exploring even further. The pictures truly don't do this place justice, in reality that mountain is dominating your field of view and looming over you. I've heard that just from the lake to the top of that pass is a good 3+ hour climb in and of itself.

This place even has a cool little smaller lake to the side, for all of your Spyderco matching needs

I can't believe the camera caught the prism effect so perfectly with the color of the knife and water. I promise there was no photography expertise involved on my part, just happy accident. I feel like it perfectly captured the vibe of the day though.

OK! This is what I was expecting!

 

[Knives&Lint]

Truly epic outdoors scenery, thanks for sharing!

Being able to get out enjoy nature is a wonderful thing. When I get outside it is kept to the backyard in most cases. Seems all I have time for.

Awesome photos as always. Thanks for sharing them with us

Beautiful country and nice knives.

Beautiful country you are blessed to have at your disposal

Beautiful views and a good deed with the firewood. Hope you left a few berries for the bears.

The scenery is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely incredible scenery , I totally get why you keep going back.

This may be the most subdued photo you have ever taken.


OK! This is what I was expecting!

Many thanks for the kind words friends! I deeply appreciate having such a great place to share

 

[bigolegator]

HAHA!
Nope...just a dad of twins

Seriously though, I really do feel it the the day afterwards now. Recovery days are a necessity. We have all of these alliterative names for EDC days, I think I'm gonna have to start "Whiskey Weekend" carry .

I understand as being the Dad of a young daughter…sometimes those hikes are an escape that fly by quickly…lol
I still applaud you efforts Sir

 

[Wandering_About]

Stretch 2 once again.

Also along for some hiking this afternoon was this Scott Gossman UNK.

 

[Dcdavis]

 

[JOELSM]

 

[Niall88]

All of you take great photos, very interesting and entertaining. Each one speaks a thousand words. Here are a couple of mine taken in bad lighting in my office.
M3 Tactical Marine Raider, serialized run of only 200. Spyderco Bombshell, its little fat brother!


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