Flora and Fauna Hiking Guide
Posted by Claire Walters on May 29, 2015 in Blog, Trail Gear Gallery | 0 commentsStay Safe and Healthy in the Wilderness by Learning All About the Animals and Plants Around You
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A few weeks ago – the folks from Emberlit asked if I would try their Fireant titanium wood burning stove & write a review.
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When humans discovered how to make fire, everything changed for the better. We gained the ability to cook our food, keep warm, and use heat to produce more advanced tools and materials. But in our modern world we can easily exist without the need to ever use open flame. Still, no one brags about how they can’t build a fire. On the contrary – most people are embarrassed after a failed attempt, while their respective camping buddies mocking their measly efforts. Our advanced world sometimes leaves us in an ironic primitive state.
Knowing a range of knots is a good way to untangle yourself from tricky situations in the great outdoors. A good repertoire of knots is also every sailor or angler’s way of proving they are worth their salt.
Most of the time, however, you’re only going to need to know a couple of knots really well, and be able to tie them every time without slipping up. The infographic below will give you a list of must-have knots for various situations, and best practices for tying them perfectly every time.
I’ll leave this page live through Dec. Thank you for your continued support of the cottage gear makers!
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