Well, as this is a survival/knife thread with lots of interesting and useful info above, here are hopefully some more...
MikeDeltaFoxtrot, if you are in an unlikely event in a 'survival' situation while hunting in Africa, it always pay in anyway to be prepared.
These pictured small and very light [type of ] items can make life then just so much easier.
They will all fit in one hand /pocket if need be.
They are multi-purpose/functional, and you will never even know that you carry them.
It may also ease your mind/confidence knowing you have them EDC on your person all the time.
Most of us have such odds and ends in our pockets when going out there--just for in case...
1] A small multi=purpose Swiss Army Knife/Leatherman [you will be surprised at how many times you might need small tweezers,scissors [nails/loose thread], awl, screwdriver, saw , pliers etc]
[You already have a quality and funktional bigger bushcrafter fixed blade on your belt for possible bigger tasks]
2] Cheap Big lighter. [fire/sealing ends of rope/emergency light etc]
3] Compass
4] Back-up fire starting tool [optional]
5] Small vaseline [sun/start a fire]
6] Inexpensive good knife sharpener
These are apart of the 'normal' personal goodies in your backpack , which might include eg an inexpensive skinning knife [Okapi folder-skinners do have the ability to sometimes be a little 'rough' on an expensive custom blade etc, water, binoculars, hat, GPS/Phone , sweets , paracord rope, space blanket, camera [spare batteries!] , medicine if needed [eg. headache, antiseptic salve,plasters, antihistamine-grass/bees] , sunblock [odourless] , spare glasses[if you use them], gloves, ID, small torch,etc,etc [You can add as the situation/venue require]
These assorted personal items are also small and lightweight and should not burden you if you have to carry it in a SMALL backpack .
[ The outfitter would have all the bigger/heavier goodies/tools you need in an emergency on the truck/in camp]
Good hunting and unforgettable campfires in Africa, Sir !
MikeDeltaFoxtrot, if you are in an unlikely event in a 'survival' situation while hunting in Africa, it always pay in anyway to be prepared.
These pictured small and very light [type of ] items can make life then just so much easier.
They will all fit in one hand /pocket if need be.
They are multi-purpose/functional, and you will never even know that you carry them.
It may also ease your mind/confidence knowing you have them EDC on your person all the time.
Most of us have such odds and ends in our pockets when going out there--just for in case...
1] A small multi=purpose Swiss Army Knife/Leatherman [you will be surprised at how many times you might need small tweezers,scissors [nails/loose thread], awl, screwdriver, saw , pliers etc]
[You already have a quality and funktional bigger bushcrafter fixed blade on your belt for possible bigger tasks]
2] Cheap Big lighter. [fire/sealing ends of rope/emergency light etc]
3] Compass
4] Back-up fire starting tool [optional]
5] Small vaseline [sun/start a fire]
6] Inexpensive good knife sharpener
These are apart of the 'normal' personal goodies in your backpack , which might include eg an inexpensive skinning knife [Okapi folder-skinners do have the ability to sometimes be a little 'rough' on an expensive custom blade etc, water, binoculars, hat, GPS/Phone , sweets , paracord rope, space blanket, camera [spare batteries!] , medicine if needed [eg. headache, antiseptic salve,plasters, antihistamine-grass/bees] , sunblock [odourless] , spare glasses[if you use them], gloves, ID, small torch,etc,etc [You can add as the situation/venue require]
These assorted personal items are also small and lightweight and should not burden you if you have to carry it in a SMALL backpack .
[ The outfitter would have all the bigger/heavier goodies/tools you need in an emergency on the truck/in camp]
Good hunting and unforgettable campfires in Africa, Sir !
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