Hiking kit

Maximumbob54 said:
The last hike/camp/fishing I did was the first time I was made aware of Mora. I brought a Basic and Robust. Two is one, one is none, and so on. Never been a count the ounces guy. I assumed the little Basic would go dull and eventually break so I gave it hell just to see what they would do. I still have that knife and the Robust never got used. If you're a fire steel guy then yes you would need to sharpen the spine on either model.
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Mora is solid, I have some around the house. Amazing performance in wood for the cost. I like the sheaths too.
 
shinyedges said:
Facts! If I don't have to carry heavy weight I won't anymore, though what I don't consider heavy may well be heavy to someone else. Military humor can be offensive lol I was a 74d, there's one of us attached to every unit in the army.
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I was happy to be rid of my pro mask for sure, though that was true of nearly everything CIF made my responsibility, what a load off once that is done.
I didn’t enjoy the gas chamber per se, but didn’t mind it that much either, and watching everyone else go through was a hoot. I would happily go through again just for old times sake and a good sinus cleanse.
 
shinyedges said:
Good denizens of bladeforums,


I'm getting back into hiking, I used to hike regularly while I was active duty in the army and for some time after I got out. Not Appalachian trail length hikes, but from 5 to 15miles one way. My bag is set, my dilemma as a knife enthusiast is which blade to carry. I primarily like hiking to waterfalls, some of which have no trail. Which means some bushwacking. I will occasionally camp at these remote locations as well, which I change some of my gear for when I'm doing so.

I'm not an ultra light back packer, but I don't want to carry 100lb sack up a mountain anymore either. So for the purpose of slimming down on weight, I'm not taking all my knives 😅

Day hike on maintained trails - I'll likely grab my busse p&l.

Day hike off the trails - I'd like a little more blade length to chop so maybe a busse tglb or cpk sdfk. (I don't live in the rainforest or I'd bring a machete)

I'll likely rotate different blades through just to work them out and put em to use.


What would YOU carry? Any other Hikers on here?
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but how do them choppers do at chopping #2s?
 
BJE said:
I was happy to be rid of my pro mask for sure, though that was true of nearly everything CIF made my responsibility, what a load off once that is done.
I didn’t enjoy the gas chamber per se, but didn’t mind it that much either, and watching everyone else go through was a hoot. I would happily go through again just for old times sake and a good sinus cleanse.
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The real fun happens when you toss a few cs grenades in the room before entering, the few tablets that are burned for cs chambers are weak sauce.
 
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shinyedges said:
Some of today's kit for a hike to a waterfall. Food not included and the trangia is in the stanley cup set.View attachment 2688452
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For a simple and effective light weight fishing kit, have you considered a telescopic cane pole?
Super light, easy to use. As long as you have a place you can stash a 3" rod, they're pretty great choices for remote fishing.
 
EngrSorenson said:
For a simple and effective light weight fishing kit, have you considered a telescopic cane pole?
Super light, easy to use. As long as you have a place you can stash a 3" rod, they're pretty great choices for remote fishing.
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Not sure I've seen those? In times past I've just brought line and used it by hand with great success. I'll check out the cane pole! Today isn't a crazy hike maybe 5 miles in total. Will post a waterfall later, it's been dry for a week or so, not sure how good the flow is on this one, I've never been to it before.
 
shinyedges said:
Good denizens of bladeforums,


I'm getting back into hiking, I used to hike regularly while I was active duty in the army and for some time after I got out. Not Appalachian trail length hikes, but from 5 to 15miles one way. My bag is set, my dilemma as a knife enthusiast is which blade to carry. I primarily like hiking to waterfalls, some of which have no trail. Which means some bushwacking. I will occasionally camp at these remote locations as well, which I change some of my gear for when I'm doing so.

I'm not an ultra light back packer, but I don't want to carry 100lb sack up a mountain anymore either. So for the purpose of slimming down on weight, I'm not taking all my knives 😅

Day hike on maintained trails - I'll likely grab my busse p&l.

Day hike off the trails - I'd like a little more blade length to chop so maybe a busse tglb or cpk sdfk. (I don't live in the rainforest or I'd bring a machete)

I'll likely rotate different blades through just to work them out and put em to use.


What would YOU carry? Any other Hikers on here?
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If I were you, I would strongly consider an ESEE 6, unless you're hiking in a very moist climate region, such as near the coast. While I don't have one, a Fallkniven A1 would be a great choice to avoid the maintenance time needed to keep a carbon steel knife from rusting in a moist environment. Happy trails!
 
shinyedges said:
Not sure I've seen those? In times past I've just brought line and used it by hand with great success. I'll check out the cane pole! Today isn't a crazy hike maybe 5 miles in total. Will post a waterfall later, it's been dry for a week or so, not sure how good the flow is on this one, I've never been to it before.
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I will fish any small body of water, no matter how improbable it is that fish are in there.
I've caught some native brook trout in my home town, which was an absolute thrill.

Check these out:
www.bnmpoles.com

Skeeter Poles

A colorful no frills LIGHT WEIGHT pole, with a delightful LIGHT action and SUPERB BALANCE that is so desirable for folks that like the lighter tip action for bream and crappie. Color coded to length and comes with line keepers. The 14ft. model is the lightest, best-balanced pole in this length...
www.bnmpoles.com www.bnmpoles.com

I have a 14 ft skeeter pole and a 10 foot Cadillac, and both of them are fun.
Nothing sophisticated at all, but sometimes I like a lack of sophistication.
 
EngrSorenson said:
I will fish any small body of water, no matter how improbable it is that fish are in there.
I've caught some native brook trout in my home town, which was an absolute thrill.

Check these out:
www.bnmpoles.com

Skeeter Poles

A colorful no frills LIGHT WEIGHT pole, with a delightful LIGHT action and SUPERB BALANCE that is so desirable for folks that like the lighter tip action for bream and crappie. Color coded to length and comes with line keepers. The 14ft. model is the lightest, best-balanced pole in this length...
www.bnmpoles.com www.bnmpoles.com

I have a 14 ft skeeter pole and a 10 foot Cadillac, and both of them are fun.
Nothing sophisticated at all, but sometimes I like a lack of sophistication.
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That's pretty neat, I'll buy one just to try out. I love fishing, and have a bunch of setups for every occasion. Nice find Dan
 
shinyedges said:
That's pretty neat, I'll buy one just to try out. I love fishing, and have a bunch of setups for every occasion. Nice find Dan
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If you buy in store, make sure you open it up and check the tip before purchase, many times I have seen new ones with broken tips, not sure if they ship that way or if it’s some yokel that does who knows what with it on the shelf. The tips are fragile.
 
Folks tend to really over complicate things these days. I do some living history - specifically 18th century North America and head out with historically appropriate kits. A bottle of water, belt knife, a striker & char cloth, maybe some flour for making firecakes and a bit of jerky is all that’s needed. I’d like to get a hatchet but rarely do I “need” it.

My regular hunting, for years I had a mora hunting knife and nothing else, never knew I needed more until I started knife collecting. Go figure!
 
Hatchet_Jack said:
Folks tend to really over complicate things these days. I do some living history - specifically 18th century North America and head out with historically appropriate kits. A bottle of water, belt knife, a striker & char cloth, maybe some flour for making firecakes and a bit of jerky is all that’s needed. I’d like to get a hatchet but rarely do I “need” it.

My regular hunting, for years I had a mora hunting knife and nothing else, never knew I needed more until I started knife collecting. Go figure!
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Agreed. Get the hatchet, life's short and you want it, it's obtainable and it might put a smile on your face. I half want to reprofile my rmj loggerhead so it cuts wood properly and take it with me.
 
I have been taking the cold steel 4 max on day hikes.

It's a bit heavier than I could absolutely get away with.

But it stores really well in my day pack. Or stashes away out of sight in my pocket.

And still gives me that bigger knife utility.

It has a good edge for a chunky knife.

Chops ok for a folder.(although I am still terrified it will close on me.
 
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