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Post by Canoearoo on Nov 28, 2004 23:00:08 GMT -5
Attach a water proof whistle to your life jacket and carry some water proof matches. That way you are prepared if the worst happens.  |
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 28, 2004 23:28:22 GMT -5
Great idea for a thread Reddcin.
RE: Waterproof matches. I make a few small packages of either strike anywhere matches, or strike on box matches, making sure the striker part is in the package. I seal them up on all four sides with a Seal-a-meal type food heat sealer. IC
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Post by bogwalker on Nov 29, 2004 8:55:18 GMT -5
I have a disposable lighter duct taped to a thwart of my canoe.
It serves two purposes-
1. provides some duct tape ready when needed and easily accessibile for a quick thwart repair, hole repair etc.
2. Provides a flame starter if my matches are not readily available. I also carry birch bark and drier lint in a ziplock in my thwart bag for emergencies
Fortunately I have never had to use any of it, but I appreciate seeing it in front of me as I paddle.
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Post by qp on Nov 29, 2004 20:45:17 GMT -5
Great thread Reddcin
One of the things I've been doing for years is painting all my cookware black on the outside. I just put masking tape around the top edge and spray paint with the heat paint they use on grills. I have found not only can you save fuel but the food and coffee stay warm longer. The first year I done this I used about 6 oz less fuel for the week.
qp
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 30, 2004 7:42:45 GMT -5
Very interesting QP, never considered the color of the cookware would make a difference, but it makes sense.
My cookware is black, but because I never wash the outside of it. We pack each pot or frypan in its own rag, large enough to cover the bottom and sides and tuck into the top a little. Then nest them as usual when packing, with the rags in between. At camp just un-rag them, put the rag aside for packing up, and place on the fire. Only disadvantage is you need to be carefull when handling the pots because they are very black on the outside. We use pot grabbers to deal with it. IC
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 30, 2004 7:46:37 GMT -5
Also, my friend says the easiest way to clean the camp cookware after a trip is to dunk it in something like Zip-Strip paint remover. The black just wipes off (he says).  IC |
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Post by qp on Nov 30, 2004 9:13:14 GMT -5
OK IC I'll give up another little hint.
Take those clean pots and pans for camping and rub them with a bar of ivory soap before your trip. Cook all you want with them and when you get home soak them in warm water for a while. Most of the black wipes right off.
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 30, 2004 20:51:06 GMT -5
Yes, QP, I know that works well also. We used to do that , but gave it up because we thought it just added more soap to the wilderness. IC
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