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    Flint and Steel Fire

    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...
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    Question on Ventile

    I have read a lot about this wonderful fabric, and really want to get a ventile jacket. I have a good set of "high-tech" gear including Gore-Tex rain gear and other military based kit. I have spent a lot of money on other items in the past, but for my Woodsbum trips as my friends and I...
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    Flint and Steel Questions

    I went to a "sportsmans" show today, and picked up a flint and steel fire starting kit. A local blacksmith had a table set up and I had to buy the kit. I have never started a fire this way. Honestly I am quite excited by the prospect of learning this primitive tool. Any advice would be...