Kit that has never been bettered
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Canned food? Scott used it and apparently when some was opened recently it was still edible. Freeze dry etc. has its uses but I keep a can or two of stew in the van and sometimes a can of bully beef in the pack. There have been times when heating has been impossible and cold bully beef has seemed like a gourmet feast- yes, I've really been that desperate!
Yes very good but unfortunately it HAS been changed (bettered?) more or less continually since it's original invention. First improvements were better (less toxic) metals, next were better (healthier, low salt ) recipes. The modern version (pull top) doesn't require any type can opener.
Wool socks, hickory axe handles, the axe generally. The scandi knife.
The walking stick.
I don't think basic tent design has changed much either. Most of us still use a basic lean-to or A-frame style setup.
The walking stick.
I don't think basic tent design has changed much either. Most of us still use a basic lean-to or A-frame style setup.
Can I take cost into account? I'll take that as a yes!
For around £35, the MoD knife (tree beater)! Back off knife snobs! Lol
For me and my use it's perfect, 500g lighter then even a hawk, good chopper/splitter. Possible to carve, I made a bow drill set just using mine. Easy to get shaving sharp. Though I should say I've put a scandi grind on mine, and a (I think it's called) drop point, so I can get the tip in for carving. If I was stranded and could only pick one knife, I know it wouldn't let me down.
Cheers
Mat
For around £35, the MoD knife (tree beater)! Back off knife snobs! Lol
For me and my use it's perfect, 500g lighter then even a hawk, good chopper/splitter. Possible to carve, I made a bow drill set just using mine. Easy to get shaving sharp. Though I should say I've put a scandi grind on mine, and a (I think it's called) drop point, so I can get the tip in for carving. If I was stranded and could only pick one knife, I know it wouldn't let me down.
Cheers
Mat
Mora classics still better than most expensive knives
Norwegian canvas and leather external frame packs
Skill
Norwegian canvas and leather external frame packs
Skill
Got to agree with most
a compass
Swiss army knife
Pans
58 ptn waterbottle
Army Jersey Heavy Wool and Fibre Pile jacket always use one or the other
Cotton gabardine
Plastic tubs
A spoon (but metal)
a compass
Swiss army knife
Pans
58 ptn waterbottle
Army Jersey Heavy Wool and Fibre Pile jacket always use one or the other
Cotton gabardine
Plastic tubs
A spoon (but metal)
I agree that the MOD knife is a great knife but I think it's in contrast to the concept posed in original post of kit that's "never been bettered." The first knives were flint, then "bettered" by metal, then better metals and designs. The end result was the MoD knife. That means it isn't an original in itself, but rather it IS the BETTERED version of the original.
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Could say the same for pretty much everything mentioned so far on this thread.
Standing on the shoulders of giants and all that.
the canoe
rifles, pistols, shotguns
the pencil
down sleeping bags and parkas
mickey mouse boots
spinning reels
fly rods
4-wheel drive
archery
butane lighter
leather boots
snowshoes
x-country skis
sunglasses
stainless steel water bottles
wrist watch
rifles, pistols, shotguns
the pencil
down sleeping bags and parkas
mickey mouse boots
spinning reels
fly rods
4-wheel drive
archery
butane lighter
leather boots
snowshoes
x-country skis
sunglasses
stainless steel water bottles
wrist watch
