It is usually a good idea to test out gear before hand, so you are sure to be familiar with with the ins and outs before adventuring. We did just that before taking all this gear up to the mountains, for an incredible backpacking adventure. Cooking up all the family meals in the back yard with flint, a light weight wood stove and a stainless steel pot set is funner than you may imagine. Here are my thoughts on the items we used and our overall experience of this must-have gear. My family and I recommend them all. Coghlans Flint Striker & Speedy Sharp
If you love to see sparks fly, this duo will serve your need for fire quickly and with little effort. The Coghlans Flint Striker magnesium fire starting tool is really affordable, less than $3.50 at Camping Survival. It lasts for thousands of strikes, approximately 4,000 according to the packaging and is really easy to use. The Flint Striker works by generating a stream of sparks that will easily light any combustible material. You do not have to be a fire starting master to build a fire, especially when used with the Speedy Sharp knife sharpener. The price is right at under $15 for the Speedy Sharp and you will have it for years. I love gear with multiple uses and having the Speedy Sharp ensures that anything with a blade will stay sharp, including your lawn mower blade, scissors and fishhooks, while making it really easy to create a fire with the Coghlans Flint Striker. I made a fire in a few minutes, by myself with these two. My husband was impressed and that made me really smile ... for hours. Heck, I am still smiling about it! My husband loves both these items too. They are a great price and highly prized on our adventures.Vargo Titanium Hexagon Backpacking Wood Stove
Rothco Stainless Steel 5-Piece Mess Kit
Awesome REviews. Just purchased the titanium stove and pots for camping next month. I had a bigger one last time and it was such a hastle. my friends were so upset with me because i did not know any better.
ReplyDeleteI love this flint starter too Angel. Great work building the fire ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe went to New Orleans last year and saw a street performer playing the drums with some pots and pans. it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteHey Julie. I saw that too. It inspired me to do the same, yet without success. cool though. I purchased a voodoo spell from a woman named Martha. Her voice was strange and masculine.
DeleteStevo - Tell me what you think of the stove when you get it. I am thinking about getting one too.
ReplyDelete- Randy
Very cool stuff!
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Always lookin to see whats up next!
-Al
Everyone should have these for emergency.
ReplyDeletewow cool, anyone know a good place to camp on the West Coast?
ReplyDeleteWest Coast, try Passport America. They have a lot of campgrounds listed and you can camp 50% off. Check there.
ReplyDeleteIf I can light a fire with a lighter I consider myself successful.
ReplyDeleteHey Dude, West Coast Camping - Try Monterey.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best place on the web to purchase gear. they have sales and the guy that owns it. think his name is tom, he is really nice smart and nice. he has a lot of great videos on you tube too. I mostly like the prices though.
ReplyDeleteJust purchased those pots. So happy too because they are not filled with yucky toxic chemicals. Great Post Angel.
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ReplyDeleteCooking one-pot meals is the way to go when it comes to cold weather camping, so be sure to pack a cast iron dutch oven before you head out for your camping adventure.
ReplyDeleteAs one might have guessed, Si's little nap turns into an overnight stay at Phil and Kay's.
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