Amazon expedition

[worldwanderer]

You can get a decent machete for under a tenner. I have several. You really need to think about the sort of vegetation (and maybe other things) that you're going to use it on before you can sensibly choose one. The usual advice is to use what the people in that part of the world use, but the Amazon covers a large part of the world with a bewildering variety of flora so there will no doubt be a range of tools in active use in different areas.

Here's an example supplier, no connection etc..

http://www.machetespecialists.com/seeallmachetes.html

Personally I like the Tramontina machetes. They're cheap, they're relatively light, they're tough, and they do the job. You can sharpen them with a bit of flat rock.

Sorry, can't help you with the gas canisters. It's always a worry with those things which is one reason why I usually use liquid and solid fuels.

Welcome to BCUK John, having used a Tramontina machete in Borneo for some heavy work I can recomend them. (and they are made in Brazil). in terms of finding gas canisters try looking for expat groups in Santarem online, or even expat blogs and asking them, there are lots of them about. All the best with the expedition, what are you going to be doing on your exped if you dont mind me asking?

Alex

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi John, welcome and enjoy.

 

[john haskell]

Hi, Thanks for your advice. I am a volunteer marshal on this years jungle marathon in october and also planning full length unsupported kayak of the Amazon next year. Already got jungle fever lol.