Something I have wanted to do for quite a while, cut down tree, and carve a shave horse. So my daughter had dead tree that needed to be removed. Down it came and bench was on its way all with hand tools hand saw and ax.


Now I need to carve some flutes!

Quite a work out but was great fun!

I just Completed a fantastic hike with my 13 year old grandson Alex. He has been camping several time before, but never backpacking.

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Electrolyte Replacement

Hikers who drink a lot of water but neglect to replace electrolytes can suffer from low blood sodium (hyponatremia). Which can cause cells to swell If you suspect hyponatremia, move to the shade and eat salty snacks.

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ANISHNAABE (CHIPPEWA, OJIBWE):
JANUARY - Gichi-manidoo-giizis GREAT SPIRIT MOON
FEBRUARY - Namebini-giizis SUCKER MOON
MARCH - Bebookwaadaagame-giizis(oog) SNOW CRUST MOON
APRIL - Iskigamizige-giizis(oog) BROKEN SNOWSHOW MOON
MAY - Waabigwani-giizis BLOSSOM MOON
JUNE - Ode'imini-giizis STRAWBERRY MOON
JULY - Aabita-niibino-giizis RASPBERRY MOON
AUGUST - Miini-giizis BERRY MOON
SEPTEMBER - Manoominike-giizis RICE MOON
OCTOBER - Binaakwe-giizis FALLING LEAVES MOON
NOVEMBER - Gashkadino-giizis(oog) FREEZING MOON
DECEMBER - Manidoo-gizisoons SMALL SPIRITS MOON

Cooking Kit Gear List

Total Weight not including ( Disposables Gas Canister Adds 110 Grams) 1.64 Lbs.

I have modified the Optimus Terra, buy removing the heat ring on the bottom. Read More...