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Silva have a paragraph in their compass documentation which states: 'Never expose compasses to extreme temperatures (above + 60°C or below -40°C), or to magnetic fields such as knives, radio speakers, magnets etc. Such exposure can cause permanent damage to them.' Personally I've never had...

Out of the Cold Steel range, I would go for the Bolo Machete. It's a similar design to the one I have (heavy near the point), which makes it easy for chopping down small trees as well as slashing through undergrowth. And this one is cheap too! http://www.coldsteel-uk.com/store/Bolo-Machete.html

I would go for something like this beast: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/23-US-Military-Jungle-Machete_W0QQitemZ360117520963QQihZ023QQcategoryZ41182QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 I use a BK&T Patrol Machete which is actually a bit smaller than this one, but it made easy work...

I most often carry my trusty Fallkniven TK1, and a Bahco Laplander folding saw. I like to be lightweight on the trail! If something more robust is needed for clearing etc, I use a BK&T Patrol Machete, which is good for felling small saplings too. I often stash a Leatherman in my rucksack too.