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I assume you meant Noswad? I'm probably going to do most of my camping in June/July/August so whenever I get too stankin I'll just hop in the water. We do have a camp shower at the cabin that we haven't used in years though so I might pack it too.

I did indeed. But if you have gotten caught up on snark you'll know I'm on more drugs then usual!!!

It effects my abilities to pretty much do everything except drive because you have to concentrate for that....Snark.

 

[Noswad0208]

I did indeed. But if you have gotten caught up on snark you'll know I'm on more drugs then usual!!!

It effects my abilities to pretty much do everything except drive because you have to concentrate for that....Snark.

I wasn't caught up. I just skimmed back through a few random pages. You got a cyborg arm!?

Also a couple more questions about some camping stoof..

I know a lot of you are crazy about axes/hatchets, I'm looking to buy a decent enough hatchet to keep in the Jeep all the time. Don't want to spend more than about 35 dollars. Estwing Sportsman's Axe?

And those of you who use hammocks, what do you hang them with? The wally world ones and the Bear Butts come with ropes to hang them so I was gonna just use those, but apparently that's not good.

 

[TBL]

I've had all positive experiences with estwing's.

Pectoral tendon reattachment surgery....Er ya cyborg arm. Titanium anchors and fun stuff.

 

[1066vik]

I wasn't caught up. I just skimmed back through a few random pages. You got a cyborg arm!?

Also a couple more questions about some camping stoof..

I know a lot of you are crazy about axes/hatchets, I'm looking to buy a decent enough hatchet to keep in the Jeep all the time. Don't want to spend more than about 35 dollars. Estwing Sportsman's Axe?

And those of you who use hammocks, what do you hang them with? The wally world ones and the Bear Butts come with ropes to hang them so I was gonna just use those, but apparently that's not good.

1" poly webbing and D rings.
made my own tre straps out of 2" seatbelt webbing.
when I first stated out, I used a pair of ratchet straps rated to 1200 pounds each

 

[Noswad0208]

I've had all positive experiences with estwing's.

Pectoral tendon reattachment surgery....Er ya cyborg arm. Titanium anchors and fun stuff.

That sucks dude. Hope ya feel better.

1" poly webbing and D rings.
made my own tre straps out of 2" seatbelt webbing.
when I first stated out, I used a pair of ratchet straps rated to 1200 pounds each

Cool. I'm thinking about just cutting the ratchets off some ratchet straps and doing this. Is that what you did?

 

[1066vik]

first time out i left the ratchets on.
after that i left the ratchet part in the truck and kept the hook on the one end.
I use the overhand on a bight for a LOT of applications.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

Either use the ratchets or leave it in the truck per 1066vik. No reason to CUT the ratchets off. If you CUT it off, it will not be usable as a ratchet strap later. Frugal German here - NEVER destroy functionality. You never know when you'll need it. Just my 2¢.

Around here, I have to pack my own trees to use a hammock. Either they are too small or they are mesquites with NICE, LARGE THORNS and are usually surrounded by prickly pear. Google "hammock stand" for portable trees.

 

[91bravo]

Anyone longing for a 15? I've got one posted up for grabs. I'd rather it go to a Beckerhead here!

 

[Aikiguy]

Cool. I'm thinking about just cutting the ratchets off some ratchet straps and doing this. Is that what you did?

That's pretty much what I did. I use it for backpacking though, so I did cut off the hooks. That way I used the loop already sewn in the strap. Couple of wraps around the tree, thru the loop, and onto a lightweight carabiner with a marlinspike hitch. Works awesomesauce.

Oh, and I second the estwing hatchet. Good tool for the price to throw in your vehicle.

 

[spikebot587]

Finally got caught up with the snark!
It's been busy these past few weeks. Went to the society for rangeland management national convention 2 weeks ago and have spent the past week getting caught back up on school work

 

[KingMC]

Did a drain/fill of my transmission today and as an amateur it seemed to me like it hadn't been done once in the 115k miles the car has. Stock filter still on here, fluid was opaque, dark, and smelled a bit burnt, probably why my tranny's been clunky lately. Anyway, 4 qts of OEM ATF in and out and I have 40% new fluid in there, now it shifts pretty dang smoothly.

Also, I feel manlier than normal, even if I ache from having to bust the dang bolt loose on the pan after 11 years of not moving.

 

[NJBillK]

I use the overhand on a bight for a LOT of applications.

If you want a useful bend, take a look at an alpine butterfly.

I would likely take just the hook end and just put a bowline in and thread the hook through the bowline to keep it adjustable, to adapt to various tree diameters.

 

[Noswad0208]

first time out i left the ratchets on.
after that i left the ratchet part in the truck and kept the hook on the one end.
I use the overhand on a bight for a LOT of applications.

Either use the ratchets or leave it in the truck per 1066vik. No reason to CUT the ratchets off. If you CUT it off, it will not be usable as a ratchet strap later. Frugal German here - NEVER destroy functionality. You never know when you'll need it. Just my 2¢.

Around here, I have to pack my own trees to use a hammock. Either they are too small or they are mesquites with NICE, LARGE THORNS and are usually surrounded by prickly pear. Google "hammock stand" for portable trees.

That's pretty much what I did. I use it for backpacking though, so I did cut off the hooks. That way I used the loop already sewn in the strap. Couple of wraps around the tree, thru the loop, and onto a lightweight carabiner with a marlinspike hitch. Works awesomesauce.

Oh, and I second the estwing hatchet. Good tool for the price to throw in your vehicle.

If you want a useful bend, take a look at an alpine butterfly.

I would likely take just the hook end and just put a bowline in and thread the hook through the bowline to keep it adjustable, to adapt to various tree diameters.

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice.

This is a sudden step up from a 30 dollar Estwing, but do any of you have experience with a Council Tools Velvicut Hudson Bay axe? I can get one for $29 out of pocket with the LL Bean gift card and a sale they've got going on.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

I'd still go with the Estwing. Steel handle will not break at an inappropriate time. It will work just as good as the CT will, and you can then use the LLB card on something you can't get elsewhere and is on sale at LLB. Remember - frugality is your friend. Especially when you don't have a full time job to replenish your funds on a regular basis.

 

[Noswad0208]

I'd still go with the Estwing. Steel handle will not break at an inappropriate time. It will work just as good as the CT will, and you can then use the LLB card on something you can't get elsewhere and is on sale at LLB. Remember - frugality is your friend. Especially when you don't have a full time job to replenish your funds on a regular basis.

True. I'm just thinking of different options. I'm also considering a Fiskar's X7, about 5 dollars cheaper than the Estwing, same length, but not as good looking as the leather.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

I didn't like the grip on the Fiskars I tried (slightly different model) as it felt weird in my hand. Other people probably like them as they sell a ton of them, though.

 

[Jonny1280]

True. I'm just thinking of different options. I'm also considering a Fiskar's X7, about 5 dollars cheaper than the Estwing, same length, but not as good looking as the leather.

I have an X7 and love it!
That said, I really like Estwing's too...
You'll be happy with either.

 

[spikebot587]

If you're just wanting something to keep in the jeep look at what husqvarna has to offer. Their axes are excellent! Made by either wetterlings or hultafors and they're a whole lot cheaper

 

[KingMC]

Yeah, Husqvarna is a great balance between cost and quality. The Estwing will be the heaviest of the bunch due to the all-steel construction and the Fiskars will be the lightest of the bunch due to the hollow polymer handle. The Estwing will never break, the Fiskars probably won't either but you won't be able to replace the handle if it does, and all the wood-handled ones are essentially for the life of the head if you can replace the handle, but inconvenient if they break on a trip.

That velvicut has a great following, but it's too pricey for me for what it is.

 

[Noswad0208]

I didn't like the grip on the Fiskars I tried (slightly different model) as it felt weird in my hand. Other people probably like them as they sell a ton of them, though.

I got to hold one a bit ago at the local farm store, I kinda liked it.

I have an X7 and love it!
That said, I really like Estwing's too...
You'll be happy with either.

How does the X7 hold an edge? I saw a few reviews saying it was soft and chipped/rolled easily.

If you're just wanting something to keep in the jeep look at what husqvarna has to offer. Their axes are excellent! Made by either wetterlings or hultafors and they're a whole lot cheaper

Yeah, Husqvarna is a great balance between cost and quality. The Estwing will be the heaviest of the bunch due to the all-steel construction and the Fiskars will be the lightest of the bunch due to the hollow polymer handle. The Estwing will never break, the Fiskars probably won't either but you won't be able to replace the handle if it does, and all the wood-handled ones are essentially for the life of the head if you can replace the handle, but inconvenient if they break on a trip.

That velvicut has a great following, but it's too pricey for me for what it is.

I'll check them out, thanks! I forgot they made axes. I always knew them for their dirt bikes.