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" . . . When passing an open or exposed cutting tool to another person, hold it by the back of the blade with the cutting edge away from your hand. Place the handle of the tool in the other person’s hand. Make sure they have a firm hold before you release your grip. . . " My Scoutmaster...

Reminds me of a story. A physicist, chemist and mathematician were shipwrecked on a desert island. Their only rations were in cans, but nobody had a can opener. So they fell to arguing over the best way to open the cans. The physicist said, "Let's resolve the problem according to the...

Maybe that's why they're so cheap! :-) Thanks for the info everyone! Cheers

Came across this while surfing: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=KEY%2D147&mscssid=AQN1SGGQ4X1S9LF807GQQVGQ9FCL7XX5 Described as: Original British ground cover complete with reinforced ripstop tarp that measures 4'9"x8'6", six stakes, and line to secure the tarp...

I take this along on solo trips: http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=203977&parent_category_rn=4500495&vcat=REI_SEARCH

Ooops, need to clarify something. My comments: Yes, I have one. I *think* it's the predecessor to the 35l rucksack. were about the "wee brother" mentioned by stuartyr: has any one used this pack? It looks like it could be the green ones wee brother NOT the current 35l rucksack. I...

Yes, I have one. I *think* it's the predecessor to the 35l rucksack. Pros: - CHEAP. Got mine for $5. A Google search on "Swedish rucksack" turned up several vendors. - It's sturdy and will probably outlive me. - Decent capacity; it will carry enough for a weekend outing. Cons: -...

I happen to have both so I tried them out. My Swedish military issue alcohol stove fits inside my East German mess kit, no problem. The pot in the mess kit will go into the Swedish windscreen all the way, as long as the pot handle (bail) is straight up. To fold down the pot handle, you will...

Hi all, I know this is an old thread but just joined. I had the same problems trying to burn solid fuel and twigs in my Volcano. Then one day I tried a Pepsi can alcohol stove and found that it worked very well in the Volcano. The stove I used is about an inch and a half in height; it just...