Recent content by MattV

I'll second that. Incredible work at great prices. I was lucky enough to get a twisted dragon and it throws so many sparks every time. I gave away my old kit to a boy scout. He was happy, but not as happy as I am.

I just received my Twisted Dragon striker and it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. A true work of art. I had expected the asking price was for just the striker, and was glad to pay it, but VERY pleasantly surprised when an entire fire steel kit showed up at the door. Thanks a ton...

I have a Eagles Nest Outfitters Single for Day trips when I want to have a rest and enjoy the weather, and for overnights, I have a Clark Jungle Hammock North American Hammock with XL rain fly. ENO Hammocks Clark Jungle Hammock

Excellent ib. We expect a full report. You'll love the pack and stove I am sure.

As promised, here are a few pictures of my Magic-Flame Stove and MSR Stow-Away pot. MattV

Thanks. Yes it is. Next way to make fire will be via Fire-Piston once I get my custom Fire-Piston from Jeff. Nudge-Nudge

Sorry ib, I have been off line for a bit in the middle of a job search. I carry a MSR Stowaway 1100 ml pot. Holds 3 cups of water for the boil. Handle locks down to keep the lid in place, and when you are transporting it, you can keep your tea, spoon, snacks what ever inside and safe...

We had a VERY spring like day here in north central Illinois, so the group of guys I go hiking with all got together and headed out. I brought my smaller dog, and a couple of the guys brought their kids for some time in the woods. My friend BrianT had made some char-cloth using the...

Bystander, I ordered up one of the folding stoves right after Christmas, and all I can say is that it works wonderfully. It gets VERY hot fast. I like that if there is downed wood in your area, you can easily have a hot little fire to brew up a cup of tea while on a day hike. This little...

Hoodoo, those look incredible. Where can one find the material?

Excellent choices. I asked for and was lucky enough to receive a Duluth Pack Rambler Pack AND a Duluth Pack Deluxe Shell Bag 200. Both in Green Canvas with Brown Leather. I was VERY happy boy on Christmas Morning. My in-laws kick ***. I thought long and hard about ordering the...

The slap straps actually come in two different types. The original slap strap, and the Slap Strap Pro. On the Duluth web-site you see them in conjunction with a hammock. The hammock is a Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) single hammock. The Slap Straps were developed by ENO for use with thier...

Pretty funny. Yes dogs are excellent heat sources. I can only try to imagine what a commedy of errors it would be to get my 2 year old 160# English Mastiff into her own bivy-bag, let alone into one with me.

Ruckus, The magnesium starter is great and will produce a nice little fire. One of the easiest ways to carve up the magnesium is to get a broken down hack-saw or saw-zall blade. Bi-metal about 18-24 teeth per inch. It will really eat through the magnesium and save your knife blade from...

Bardster, Do you make these bottles regularly? Having seen the design, I would love to have one. MattV