We stayed at this terrible camp my first year in scouts. No idea how the troop picked it. Food was bad, programming was bad, facilities were bad. Our site had the "spider tent" that I think had a few wolf spiders in it. After trying to cram an entire patrol into a two man tent, I was eventually banished there with one or two other guys. Came out a lot less afraid of spiders than I went in.
It has been my observation that the provided tents at camps do not close up in such a way as to completely prevent insects, spiders, etc. from getting in or out. While this is in contrast with most commercially available tents (which usually have zippers for this purpose), it hasn’t really been an issue in my experience unless someone does something foolish to attract them (e.g. food in the tent, light left on in the tent with flaps open).It certainly doesn’t bother me. I’ve been known to sleep in my cot or hammock under the stars when the weather is favorable; also to simply doze off in my camp chair by the fire.
Day 26The ZT0452TI assisted me in masking windows so I could paint the trim. JonesE
That’s a beaut! I still don’t understand why the Ti isn’t a standard offering.
Bummer on the rusting on the blade Nate. Try washing it with some dawn dishwashing soap in hot water to get off all of the salt from being carried this week. Once that is done try soaking it over night in Evaporust. The iron oxide should turn black or disappear. When you remove it from the Evaporust it may flash rust so oil it right away after you dry it. Any way hope it helps. JonesE
Gerber Strong Arm. I balked at the $80-100 price it has been over the past decade or so. Finally, Tractor Supply was blowing them out last fall at $30, so I bought one.
Day 20: Gerber Strong Arm. I balked at the $80-100 price it has been over the past decade or so. Finally, Tractor Supply was blowing them out last fall at $30, so I bought one. It's a pretty darn heavy-duty knife, and I also liked that it's combo edge for rope and brush. I zip-tied a MOLLE 9mm pouch I'd gotten with a Benchmade strap cutter (despite it not fitting very well) to the front of the sheath. It will hold most multitools, knives, and small pliers pretty well. Saves me from digging in my pockets or adding yet another pouch to my work belt. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Day 28Coming to the end of the month, so time to do some recaps. Here's awl the folders I carried (I think) this month. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] From top to bottom, now with awards!Dinner's Ready! Award- Opinel 12 OD: Way too big for the blade, but I'm a sucker for extra tools like a whistle. Great knife to leave in the bottom of a bag, glovebox, etc., not for EDC. I have fun blowing the whistle if I use it to make dinner. Everyone definitely knows the ham is done.Brick Award- Victorinox Evoke: There is no reason a knife this size should be this heavy. I still carry it like three times a year. You're better off with a 111 or 130mm SAK if you want a "big" Victorinox.Best Folding Kitchen Knife Award- Victorinox Folding Paring Knife: This is the knife I take if I might have to carve for the holidays away from home. It's not super comfortable (and not the best blade shape) for EDC, but it has its place.Too Good To Be True Award- Spyderco Resilience: An awful lot of Spyderco for an awfully low price. And the awful clip screws and action to prove it. Skip. I want to get a Byrd and see if they're any better.Best Kitchen Knife As A Pocket Knife Award- Opinel 10 Slim: Really straddling the line between a mini-filet knife and a pocket knife. Great in hand, very slicy, concerningly thin blade stock. Great choice as long as you don't abuse it.Surprise Winner Award- Rough Ryder Sabacc: Why is this knife so good? Solid build, great walk and talk, good hand feel, looking great, IT HAS A HALF STOP! My whole hearted recommendation if you want a big knife for not a big price.Knife Gary Got Everyone To Buy Award: Case Folding Hunter '65- TWO GIANT BLADES! 'Nuff said!The Sabacc is more practical. This is more fun to carry. The Sabacc will probably outlive me. This will probably outlive the universe. The Sabacc retails for and weighs around half as much (depending on which handles you get). As a Pennsylvanian, you can pry my Case from my cold dead hands, but I admit the Sabacc is probably the best all around big smurfin' folding knife I carried.Tomorrow, fixies!
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