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  1. Roybrew

    Fire Lighters

    I am one that has used kerosene, oh yes the shame of it. It works very well to. But I need to broaden my horizons and knowledge. I have tried the magnesium flint and steel once. I tried shaving the magnesium off onto a dry leaf, but I would accidentally hit the leaf with my hand and send the...
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    Camp Monsters

    Oh he was .... glowing. That was pretty cool looking.
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    What Gear Did You Buy?

    I just purchased a new saw . I have a Sven saw, and it does pretty good, but it takes a few minutes to put together. This Lagom folds like a pocket knife. I'll post how it does when I go camping. Roy
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    Snow is falling...

    Our snow has melted away. It was pretty while it lasted. The temps here have been creeping up to 60 degrees every day this week. It feels like spring time, but I will not be fooled! If it's going to be cold, let it snow! Roy
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    Camp Monsters

    Yes! We have the Wampus Cat here in the Appalachian Mountains. This is the best drawing of one that I've seen yet. They elude having any photo taken, almost magical like. I have heard them creeping around just after dark. I don't worry about Bigfoot.
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    Last Week End Paddle

    Sometimes I'll re-read them when I can't get out. The temperature has been creeping up close to 60F degrees here, but been to busy with work to get out. I don't like cold weather or cold water.
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    State Hiking programs

    Sorry for the late reply. The small walking stick is Laurel. Someone broke it off a bush and used it, then they left it a trail head. It fit my wife's hand very well and is light and sturdy. People shouldn't destroy the vegetation like that, there is plenty of dead fall laying around.
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    Ice Fishing

    We can get one of these fancy ice fishing shanty lodges. Roll the carpet back and fish through a hole in the floor. Needs a nice fireplace.
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    Wha..........t? 1906

    I've got the Camping And Woodcraft book by Kephart. It is a facsimile edition published in 1988. It's interesting to read. Roy
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    The Shoot The Bull Thread

    Whew Boy! It sure is cold down here in my neck of the woods. Had maw stitch my full body long johns up, I believe I'll keep them on till spring. Planning out my gunnels and seat placement for my canoe Eeww almost made my seat to wide. I figured my butt is expanding a little each year, maybe...
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    Snow is falling...

    We finally got some snow last Monday the 15th. Most of it is still here
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    Ice Fishing

    I've done a little ice fishing, when we lived Michigan. I thought it was boring also. Sitting over a hole in the ice with this weird little short fishing pole.
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    Add your Idea ---> Camp Hacks <---

    I've used eggs in a carton before. It is convenient and you don't have to deal with the wasted shells.
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    Headlamps

    I don't remember if I told this before, but here I go anyhow. My brother and I were fishing late one evening. The sun just set and it was getting dark out. A great time for top water baits being chugged out from the heavily wood banks. We could barely see the bank and trying to stay within 30...
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    Headlamps

    Oops . Hit the send button before I was ready. Anyhow it weighs in at 3.8 ounces and uses 3 AAA batteries With 350 lumens I should have a problem finding my camp spot in the dark, or even seeing a snake before I step on it. Snakes hate being stepped on The Aria is a little beefier then my old...
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    Headlamps

    I just purchased a new headlamp over the holidays. The Petzl Aria1 It has 350 lumens and weighs 3.8 ounces
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    The Shoot The Bull Thread

    Thank you. I was getting very frustrated with the quality of the poplar I have. There are so many knots in it that it is creating a lot of waste, and work. Anyhow it's something to do when the weather is not cooperating. Roy
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    The Shoot The Bull Thread

    Glassed the inside and 2 days later sanded it for preparation for the varnish. My wife taking picture from up stairs window. I made a seat frame and was going to put a woven cane seat in it, and well, I sort of screwed up the binder cane groove. I wasn't to happy with how I threw the seat...
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    Mashed Pringles

    Interesting . I have fried fish with potato chips crumbs, and even rolled fish fillets in instant potato flakes. But nope, never tried Pringles that way.
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    Blow-up Tent

    Ooh you bought one of those! I was wondering if I'd read about someone's experience with one. The sky view would be great. 55lbs is a little hefty, but it's not like you'll be backpacking with it. I can't wait to read how it works out. ROy
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