julianne
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Hi folks,
I am in the market for two things and have one thing to offer.
Digital camera - one that is reliable in deep cold and has good battery life? Shirt pocket size? I am familiar/comfortable with the canon powershot but am looking for something small.
Lighters: Are those $45 piezoelectric butane lighters worth it - such as this one:
and how does the butane work in extreme cold, or do you keep it on a string around your neck?
Firestarter: I learned a neat trick for making cheap firestarter last winter - take a wad of cotton balls and a wad of vaseline and rub it all up together until you have a nice greasy wad of cotton fiber. A small piece will burn for a good long time, long enough to dry out questionable tinder, hold the flame in a breeze, and light a correctly-made fire. Pack it in a film can or something similar and throw it in with your "emergency" stuff in your pack. I thought it was a great idea since everyone probably has the makings at home already.
I Love Winter!!!
I am in the market for two things and have one thing to offer.
Digital camera - one that is reliable in deep cold and has good battery life? Shirt pocket size? I am familiar/comfortable with the canon powershot but am looking for something small.
Lighters: Are those $45 piezoelectric butane lighters worth it - such as this one:
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http://www.bestglide.com/windmill_delta.html
Firestarter: I learned a neat trick for making cheap firestarter last winter - take a wad of cotton balls and a wad of vaseline and rub it all up together until you have a nice greasy wad of cotton fiber. A small piece will burn for a good long time, long enough to dry out questionable tinder, hold the flame in a breeze, and light a correctly-made fire. Pack it in a film can or something similar and throw it in with your "emergency" stuff in your pack. I thought it was a great idea since everyone probably has the makings at home already.
I Love Winter!!!