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'eatin stake in the woods #243936 09/14/08 08:30 AM
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went for a little hike today.i was gonna do some bush 'wackin to a little hidden pond i found on a satellite map and scout it for deer sign but it was just way too thick and it was getting dark.there is no doubt in my mind i would've gotten lost for hours had i attempted it.

it got dark quick which isnt a problem as i usually end up out there in the dark.when i hit the trail it was overcast but nice.

right before dark i decided to get off the trail,start a fire and cook the stake i brought.i'm not kidding,the second i took my pack off it started raining hard and for the record i think GORE-TEX is crap.i have a USGI GORE-TEX coat and the rain soaked right through it.

i got a fire started all the same and cooked and ate my stake in the pouring rain.the forest was thick and blocked a decent amount of the rain.i wasnt soaked but i was definitely wet.

here's my pack.kifaru x-ray with some MOLLE pouches,leatherman and a GB 20" hatchet attached to it.i love this pack.

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here's the blades i brought.i always bring a few to test them against each other.the only way to really get a feel for a blade is in real time and i bring a few at a time to speed up the process and test them side by side.

left to right:
YK,HRLM,BREEDEN PSKK 2,ZT 3O1 & BATTLERAT on top
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the BREEDEN is 3/32in thick,O1 tool steel,8in over all,4in blade w/ orange G10 & white liners.great bushcraft knife and i learned first hand that
BRYON BREEDENS customer service is just as good as anyones.i had a small problem with the first one he sent me.i contacted him,sent it back,he made and sent me a new one but he also sent me the old one too.i really get 2 blades for the price of one.no questions asked & no BS.he even paid for the shipping for me to return it.KILLER CUSTOMER SERVICE.

this pic sucks but its where i was,just off the trail in the middle of the forest.it wasnt even that dark when i took the pic
[Linked Image from i234.photobucket.com]

here's my little cooking fire that i got going from scratch in the pouring rain.no primitive fire making skills tonight in the rain.just a good 'ole fashioned BIC.
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and here's my little grill called the GRILLI-PUT that i cooked my stake on.its self containing and packs up inside its self for storage.
[Linked Image from i234.photobucket.com]

i hiked all the way out in the dark and it poured the entire time.its about as rural as it can get in NY out here.there are way more dirt roads than paved roads out here.

the stake was great.medium well.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: northern1] #243937 09/14/08 01:17 PM
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Very well done.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Shaolin] #243938 09/14/08 03:29 PM
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Looks like a great time! I love that little Grilli-Put. I need to get one of those!


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Kraz] #243939 09/14/08 06:06 PM
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Well, if you have to be in the woods in the rain, and least you had a steak to eat while you're there. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> That grill company has a website if you Google it...


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Eat STEAK anytime!! [Re: Andy Wayne] #243940 09/14/08 08:55 PM
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Bad2theBone,


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It is always good to eat Steak!

In the woods,at home,in the garage,at a neighbors,a local restaurant and so on! I LOVE to eat Steak. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


Although truth be told mine have been ground for about two years now. Maybe someday soon I'll try a Steak and remember what they taste like all over again!

Nice pictures! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Peace.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Andy Wayne] #243941 09/14/08 08:57 PM
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Well, if you have to be in the woods in the rain, and least you had a steak to eat while you're there. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> That grill company has a website if you Google it...

He overcooked the steak though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I ended up ordering the grill from Campmor though Target appears to carry them as well.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Shaolin] #243942 09/14/08 10:17 PM
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Very well done.

... actually, he said medium rare.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
ahahah! I crack myself up.

great pics, it looks pretty scary there actually.
I couldn't do that, thats for sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

but man... no pics of the steak?!


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: eatingmuchface] #243943 09/15/08 01:20 PM
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it is sort of spooky.

i dont know why but it just is.it is a labyrinth of dirt roads that just never end and there are no houses.a trail called "THE FINGER LAKES TRAIL" {FLT} runs through it all.the trail runs across the entire state and it also connects to the Appalachian Trail

there are bears here but they arent a threat.i have found sign 20 yards from my tent.

being in deep inside a secluded forest at night is spooky for me but i never let it stop me.

the bottom line is that you are totally on your own if you run into some weirdo,an aggressive animal or if you get hurt somehow.

i've got so many sharp and pointy things on me i am practically a INFI,SR1010,SR77 cross breed porcupine.

i saw one of them too here a while ago.fat little guy climbing up a tree.my dog thought he wanted a piece of that.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: northern1] #243944 09/16/08 01:25 AM
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Looks like a nice trip, N1! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I've got one of those Grill-Put things, but I haven't used it yet. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I usually like to cook my steaks right on the coals... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Rainwalker] #243945 09/16/08 04:40 PM
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Great pics ,it is spooky at night in the bush. I often go snowmobiling at night in the bush and when it is really cold and dark it feels like you are on the moon.
It is not bad while riding but if you stop and shut down all the engines it sure gets spooky fast. The snow makes it quite easy to see though even with moonlight.

The smell of a 2 stroke engine in cold air is one of those smells that makes my memory circuits kick in really hard.

Sat maps rule. We finally got some decent ones of our area. I am going to try to take some photos so when you go on Google earth for my area you can click on them and see what the place really looks like.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: Unsub] #243946 09/17/08 08:25 AM
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i'm with you on the engine in cold air thing and your right about being able to see at night in the snow.one thing about winter at night is the silence,at least here.during the rest of the year there's a lot of noise.a squirrel cruising along over dried leaves probably makes more noise than any other animal.

sometimes when i'm walking at night with my flashlight i'll shut it off for a second and try walking in the pitch dark.man am i glad i have a light and extra batts. with me then.

i also use satellite maps for all the areas i hike,camp and hunt.they are invaluable in so many different ways,especially for hunting.

i use "google earth" and "terra server usa".i can get road maps,toppo maps and aerial/satellite pics from above.

all in all the only problem i've ever had in the woods has been with dogs.people let their dogs off the leash thinking their the only people out there and the dogs run up ahead of them and then bumps into me with no owner to control it.

i've run into extremely mean and aggressive german shephards,pitbulls and mutts.havnt been bit yet.i know not to run from a dog but sometimes instinct takes over.

about 3 years ago i was cornered by a german shepherd and pitbull together.the german shepherd was so mean i didnt even care about the pit although he was growling also.i had a 6in blade in my hand,behind my back and thought i was about to have too fight for my life.eventually the owner came and called them off.i had just kept backing up and trying to stay calm.second meanest dogs i've ever seen and one of the most intense moments i can remember.i thought for sure when they charged me they where going to attack me but they stopped right in front of me and kept growling and backing me up.

one of these days i'm gonna end up seriously hurting or even killing one of these dogs i'm afraid.one old lady had two pits on the trail and they where trying to get to me and she couldnt control them and wasnt even paying attention and i told her i would kill those dogs if they attacked me so she better pay attention to them.

i've seen what they can do to flesh and i cant afford reconstructive surgery or too be out of work.i love dogs but some are just a threat and i think some people underestimate them.i also bring my 8yr old out their with me too.i've told him that if anything ever happens to get behind me and stay quiet and still.i've probably had 6 bad run ins with dogs in the last 5 years on the trails.


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Re: 'eatin stake in the woods [Re: northern1] #243947 10/02/08 04:15 AM
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Hey Northern1, thats some great stuff. Sharp and I love cooking in the woods, though we typically use chicken. Just in the spirit of friendly criticism, you may wish to clear off the ground around you fire, just in case. I know it was raining, but its a good habit to get into. I didn't do this until Horn Dog alerted me of the issue, so I'm just passing on the love


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