Members RockDaJoJo Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 You should definitely pre-roll the doobies. Rolling joints in the forest while you're high just doesnt work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 make sure to bring enough food and water and doobies. also, a camping lantern of sorts and a hand crank radio. and a ukulele or an acoustic guitar. also matches and a lighter all taken care of. except the guitar... too much weight/space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have a leatherman, so this would just be for a hip knife. Quick reach emergency situation, cutting rope, fighting the viet cong, defense, and simple fishing/cleaning... Well since it looks like you are more looking for a fighting knife the KaBar isnt a bad option at all as its designed as such. At this point it comes down to more personal preference but take a look at Ontario' line, Becker's line and the Condor Boomslang(its on my short list of knives to buy at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Well since it looks like you are more looking for a fighting knife the KaBar isnt a bad option at all as its designed as such. At this point it comes down to more personal preference but take a look at Ontario' line, Becker's line and the Condor Boomslang(its on my short list of knives to buy at the moment) thanks! I'll check them all out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Gerber makes some nice knives. I need to replace the one I lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A.P. Ryder Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've hiked all over the world (Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, as well) and carried only a small Swiss Army knife. The bigger it is, the heavier it is - and you have to carry it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 in case i'm attacked by a wild steven seagal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have a Buck 119 Special. It's seriously the only hunting knife one could ever need but If I could find a Ka-bar in mint condition stuck to a tree it would be easily replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've hiked all over the world (Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, as well) and carried only a small Swiss Army knife. The bigger it is, the heavier it is - and you have to carry it. I know there are widely differing opinions on what is just enough knife to bring but i would not feel comfortable if the only edged thing i bring was a 2 inch bladed Swiss Army knife. When im out in the woods i usually carry a Ruger Blackhawk and a Condor Golok but to be fair im not camping, i actually live in said woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A.P. Ryder Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 I know there are widely differing opinions on what is just enough knife to bring but i would not feel comfortable if the only edged thing i bring was a 2 inch bladed Swiss Army knife. When im out in the woods i usually carry a Ruger Blackhawk and a Condor Golok but to be fair im not camping, i actually live in said woods. Well, the difference may be in hiking long distances rather than short day hikes or overnighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beef Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Benchmade and Kershaw are great options. Buck as well, and CRKT isn't bad either. Personally, for a folder I'm partial to Spyder Co though. Plenty of good options mentioned in this thread. Oh and when you buy, check out the Cutlery Shoppe they usually have some of the best pricing I've found (coupon code "nutnfancy" should get you free shipping too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Would you guys rec. serrated or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 100 dollar cars Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 multi tool, hatchet, machete, large saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Would you guys rec. serrated or no? Not easily sharpened. I have one, I'd pass if I had to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterstomach Posted January 9, 2012 Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 Would you guys rec. serrated or no? serrated tends to stay sharp longer and can still cut better when it starts to get dull than a straight blade does. and it's great for ripping through a lot of material quickly. but it's much more difficult to sharpen and pretty much requires that you get a knife sharpener made for serrated knives. i had a spyderco serrated knife for years and it served me really well. i moved on to a benchmade straight blade for several reasons. some tasks, such as more delicate whittling and carving, cleaning and skinning animals and fish, and a few other things do better with a straight blade. and it's just so much easier to keep sharp. whatever you do, don't get one of the knives that's half straight and half serrated. that's the ultimate pain in the ass for sharpening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 9, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2012 serrated tends to stay sharp longer and can still cut better when it starts to get dull than a straight blade does. and it's great for ripping through a lot of material quickly. but it's much more difficult to sharpen and pretty much requires that you get a knife sharpener made for serrated knives. i had a spyderco serrated knife for years and it served me really well. i moved on to a benchmade straight blade for several reasons. some tasks, such as more delicate whittling and carving, cleaning and skinning animals and fish, and a few other things do better with a straight blade. and it's just so much easier to keep sharp. whatever you do, don't get one of the knives that's half straight and half serrated. that's the ultimate pain in the ass for sharpening. Okay, thats what I was looking at. Will stay away from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 If you get a decent knife, you can just send it in for free sharpenings. I've got a Kershaw and a Benchmade with half serrated blades and each company gladly does free sharpenings/maintenance. Screw doing it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 This is how I envision Ryan camping - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 This is how I envision Ryan camping - That is pretty close actually. But this is backpacking, not camping. Opulence I has not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 This is how I envision Ryan camping - In 20 years maybe? Right now more like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Ryan. Posted January 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 this is actually how i camp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted January 10, 2012 Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 this is actually how i camp: Like I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted January 10, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2012 Like I said. Boom bitches. I can't quit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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