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The 20W Xtar brand solar panel is working well for me. The Sofirn LT1 lantern is an awesome lantern (LED) and also works as a powerbank. With 4 x 18650 batteries, the storage capacity for your phone, MP3 player, etc. is impressive. I am in the USA and get mine direct out of China on one of...

I have been looking at the Peltonen Knives M95 Ranger Puukko or Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140/110 knives for a largely outdoor camping trip I have planned when the Rokka Korpisoturi was recommended to me. I am in the USA so, seeing these knives in person is unlikely. Shipped out of Europe, I can...

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I have had very mixed results using carbon steel knives. My old New Livesay 1095 doesn't rust even when neglected for long periods of time. Other 1095 knives will literally rust as I put them down after I finish the cut. The only thing I can think of to cover this drastic difference in the...

If was on a vendor website when I looked but, looks like that was not correct based on the factory posting.

The GK is stainless and the OK1/OK4 are carbon (likely SK5).

I have a pretty Casstrom No. 10 in Curly Birch flat ground on its way to me along with an Orange Kansbol! Thanks everyone!

How do the stainless Hultafor Heavy Duty and carbon steel Hultafor OK1/OK4 compare to each other? I think the OK1 and OK4 differ just in their handles and I'm curious if anyone has a real preference or reason to prefer one over the other. And, how the stainless and carbon steel versions...

Percolator: https://www.coleman.com/grills-stoves/kitchen-essentials/9-cup-percolator/SAP_2158002.html Regarding the Aeropress and Moka, yes you can certainly use them to make a more traditional Americano if that is your thing. Personally, if out and about on a trip camping or otherwise...

I do try to drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee (~1L or ~1qt) in the morning when out so, quantity is part of the issue I traditionally overlook, and that is why I look for "easy" to make or larger quantity options. Hydrate or Die is the Camelbak mantra but, whether on the farm as a kid in Oklahoma or...

An Aeropress is a good option too if bulk isn't an issue. It is pretty light too if you get the travel version. The downside can be keeping the little paper filters available in good condition from a travel kit or backpack. Plus the amount of coffee produced is a bit small, at least for me.

I use a Moka pot at home occasionally but, not when camping. Just too much gear and kit. A percolator is reasonable due to the flexibility to use a lot of different coffee types and, I have been known to put other stuff inside it for travel reasons. In terms of coffee grounds in a cup or pot...

Thanks! I have heard good things about those in the past. I had long ago forgotten about the brand though. French Press ground coffee can be a bit hard to find though where I go so, part of the attraction with a percolator is being able to use coffee commonly found in prepackaged "drip...

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I gave one to my Nephew who just graduated high school and he really likes it. The FS2000 seems to have the same blade as well. I will have to think about this one some more though, I'm looking to get something a bit more compact and more durable than a Kansbol.

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I am looking for a good servicable knife for reasonable camping activities. I don't want to end up with a rusty mess trying to dice a potato for a soup or stew and I don't want to 'mash' stuff instead of of cutting it for the soup or stew. Then there are general cutting injuries to consider...

To me, carbon vs. stainless is mostly about rust resistance when used in wet or humid conditions. Alloy steels open up a lot of complexity in the description of the differences IMHO, far beyond the simple applicability of use in wet conditions. The Spyderco Salt series hit this description...

I can get a Brisa Kephart for ~$120USD from Lamnia so, that sent me down the rabbit hole looking at Casstrom options like the Lars Falt ($155USD) or Woodsman ($135USD). Then there is the No 10 series (~$120USD or so depending on handle material mainly) which offers 14C28N as a blade option to...

Here in Texas (USA) the Dragonfly population is up this year compared to years past. Not huge but, a noticeable increase.