Lighting A Lantern If you sometimes find it difficult to light a gasoline lantern, you're probably not following the instructions completely. The first step is "Fill tank." When you attempt to light the lantern on less than a full tank, it sputters and flames. Fill the tank every time you plan to light the lantern, and you will find the difficulties disappear. Splitting a Large Log To split a large log into firewood pieces, begin by paring pieces off the sides rather than attempting to split the log down the middle first. Work around the log, splitting off pieces from the sides until all that is left is a small center chunk that you can split down the middle with a single axe stroke. Know more??????? ______________ <edit>
A little reminder... It is illegal to introduce seeds on National Forest land. [SIZE=-1] [/SIZE] "Unauthorized food plots on public land pose risks such as invasive species introduction, disturbance of endangered species, and destruction of archaeological sites." (DNR) Violations are tried in federal court and carry a maximum fine of $5,000 or six months in jail or both. ZW P.s. my camping tip is, always bring plenty of candy bars!
Thought I'd pass this on--My grandmother told me that if you wanted to find out what a person was REALLY like,take them camping.Those of you that camp will know what she meant.
^^^Scratcho, very true. Took my GF camping for her first time 4 years ago. Its been great ever since and we learned alot about eachother. She wouldn't even pee in the bathroom if I could here before that haha. Tips: 1. Always have a tarp. They're good for emergency shelters, keeping dirt out of your cooking area, hanging food in bear country, covering s a pile of stuff outside the tent so you aren't cramped and the gear stays dry, etc. 2. Always bring about 100 feet of cord. It handly just like a tarp. And never cut the rope. Just be creative in how you use it and you'll never have to chop it. 3. Handy wipes are ...uhm... handy. 4. On freezing nights, keep your water bottle in your sleeping bag unless you like ice blocks for sipping on. 5. headlamps trump flashlights every time 6. Bring a chair and a pillow unless you're doing hard core backpacking-you can still tell your friends you roughed it. 7. Pot trumps beer-small, light weight, no cooler, and not cans to pick up.
Bear bells. Always wear one with your name and address engraved on it. On the east coast it will frighten off the black bears. On the west coast it will help park rangers identify your remains in brown bear poop.
