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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Pocket Chain Saw
Sven Saw killer? Uhhh, no. But it might not be a bad addition to a survival kit. Or a Christmas stocking.
The Pocket Chain Saw weighs just 5 ounces, and fits into your shirt pocket when stored in its can. Able to work through a 3″ limb in 20 seconds, and assembles in even less time than that. And indeed, it looks optimal for tree limbs and branches; all you’d need for a survival fire.
A mere sixteen bucks will secure you this tool, which just may come in handy on the trail – if not help you slice through that holiday fruitcake (ba-dump!… okay, sorry, that was dumb)
Via the GO Blog.
UpNorthica Reads: Trapping the Boundary Waters
We just wrapped up an engaging story from author, Charles Ira Cook Jr., and his year long excursion into the Boundary Waters.
A complete novice, he sets out in the spring of 1919 to explore and trap with his boyhood friend. Parts of the region are not even well mapped. Undaunted, they take off from the town of Winton and explore up through Prairie Portage and east of Knife Lake. Not long after, his friend gets homesick and leaves. Charlie then set out on his own, sometimes aided by other trappers and traders. He was familiar with hunting, however it is pretty remarkable how he embraced living and surviving for a year in the woods. He wisely aligns himself with others more familiar with bush craft than he.
Holiday Guide 2010: Giving More
Holly, jolly, UpNorthica has some great ways to make the holidays meaningful and cheery. These are some of our top choices for giving that are sure to fill someone’s heart, and yours.
Teko Socks
Everyone should wear wool socks everyday, all winter long.
We think Teko socks will keep every Tom, Dick and Mary warm while snowshoeing, skiing or ice climbing. Organic merino wool allows the socks to breathe, insulate and stay odor-free.
Made in the USA by wind power and organic materials, Teko works to limit their environmental footprint which means you can feel happy choosing a handful of styles and colors.
Or, pick up a Holiday pack and make someone very merry.
Buy here.
UpNorthica Reviews: Cooke Custom Sewing Food Pack System
There are plenty of ways you could haul your vittles into the wilderness. Garbage bag. Back pack. Your kids insulated lunch bag. You name it. It’s likely been done.
Save yourself from further embarrassment.
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