Fire with no knife, Damper and other ramblings !

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Sure I posted something similar a long time back but figured I'd try it again anyway, fire from fatwood if ya don't have a knife !

You can either rub the stick onto a large stone on the floor or as I did today use a smaller stone and hold it in ya hand...

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

The gnarlier the stone the easier it makes the dust, possibly finer than I make with a knife....

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

A few strikes with the old ferro-rod...

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

Noticed the Henderson's Shooting Stars were out:
The leaves and roots can be eaten when roasted or boiled, but are reported to be poisonous when eaten raw !!!!:eek:

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

Something I knew for sure wasn't poisonous was the chocolate chip Damper I'd made last night, went perfectly with a cup of tea !

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

We rarely mention our clothing which I find quite strange given it's importance. As we had been forecast a mix of wind and rain I wore one of my Windshirts underneath my wool shirt. I hate wearing waterproofs and the mix of the warmth from the wool and protection from wind with the Windshirt kept me feeling nice and cozy all walk...

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

Hey remember the headless rabbit I posted the other week, well only about 6 ft from that spot I found the signs of another kill today. This time it had been a bird so I'm thinking a big bad ole owl lives in this spot !

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13

Final pic is of Snick taking a drink near a big bunch of smelly Skunk Cabbage !

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By pitdog2010 at 2011-04-13
 
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The rocks that are like sandpaper are great for getting fine dust. Although I still prefer to use my knife, I like that I could just use a rock for the job.
 
mistwalker said:
Nice pics Pit, what the h#ll is a chocolate damper?
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Must be a British/Canadian thing. :D

I agree about the clothing Pit. It's THE most important piece of gear IMO. How is your windshirt different then say a soft shell rain coat? Never owned a wind shirt but think I might pick one up since everyone loves them.
 
Shotgun said:
Must be a British/Canadian thing. :D

I agree about the clothing Pit. It's THE most important piece of gear IMO. How is your windshirt different then say a soft shell rain coat? Never owned a wind shirt but think I might pick one up since everyone loves them.
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A windshirt is a generally a really light windproof/water resistant top that packs away to virtually nothing. They are way more breathable than a full on waterproof and superquick drying. The one I wore is made of Pertex 5, I have another which I wore today which is made by an awesome company called Paramo Clothing. Soft shells are usually a thicker/warmer garment and slightly less breathable. Obviously there is a little cross-over with different brands.
 
Ah I see. I have an REI rain jacket that I really like. Haven't gotten it out on a hike yet(I'm more of a fair weather guy) but wearing it around town I have no complaints at all. It's a hard shell/soft shell hybrid. The head and shoulders are a hard shell and the rest soft.
 
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