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Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. #246179 09/30/08 12:23 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL bladz OP Pooch
OP bladz Pooch Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL	On our hike a few weeks ago, like Northern1, I didn't saddle up my 8 yr old with much weight. His pack is fairly large, but only has a sleeping bag and some light food. So that left me to carry somewhere around 55 lbs with a significant portion of that in steel. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Not more then 1/2 mile into our hike, we found a dead tree to do some chopping on. Clayton(my son) started out with the S6. It worked pretty well, although he soon found out that the CGFBM is much more efficient at chopping. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Our camp.... ummmmm breakfast.... The next day on the way out.... My son calls these trips 'wilderness survival'... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Not exactly, but good practice none the less.. and a great time together.....

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: bladz] #246180 09/30/08 12:27 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,869 NJ eatingmuchface Junk Yard Dog
eatingmuchface Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,869 NJ	Remarkably similar to northern1's trip! but no orbs?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> great pics. great scenery. good job letting that kid use the fbm. my little brother enjoys using my big choppers too. JYD number 52.

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: eatingmuchface] #246181 09/30/08 12:41 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,574 Pacific North West james_bond Junk Yard Dog
james_bond Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,574 Pacific North West	good stuff times with woods, knives, and family are good times. JYD #25 Clinging to my Guns, Religion, and Scrapyards.

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: james_bond] #246182 09/30/08 01:39 AM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,711 Eagle Mountain, Utah Joe Fowler Junk Yard Dog
Joe Fowler Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,711 Eagle Mountain, Utah	My oldest turns six this Sunday. I need to take him on a hike. Thanks to northern1 and bladz for the inspiration. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> JYD #90 A man carries a knife everyday... even to church.

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: Joe Fowler] #246183 09/30/08 01:46 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30 S.E. Pa. C CReynolds Lap Dog
CReynolds Lap Dog C Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30 S.E. Pa.	Father and son backpacking ... love it! Took my son out a little while ago. Made it as far as the back yard, but it was fun. Going to try the "real" woods (as my son says) next. BTW, I have the same tent by SD, love it! Great pics! -Coley Cead Mile Failte

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: bladz] #246184 09/30/08 02:03 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,743 Ohio Dumpster Dan Junk Yard Dog
Dumpster Dan Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,743 Ohio	Quote On our hike a few weeks ago, like Northern1, I didn't saddle up my 8 yr old with much weight. His pack is fairly large, but only has a sleeping bag and some light food. So that left me to carry somewhere around 55 lbs with a significant portion of that in steel. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Not more then 1/2 mile into our hike, we found a dead tree to do some chopping on. Clayton(my son) started out with the S6. It worked pretty well, although he soon found out that the CGFBM is much more efficient at chopping. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Our camp.... ummmmm breakfast.... The next day on the way out.... My son calls these trips 'wilderness survival'... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Not exactly, but good practice none the less.. and a great time together..... Priceless! There is nothing like hanging with your son...unless of course it your daughters and you are teaching them the same values. There is just something about a little guy learning from his Dad...good for you. Dan

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: bladz] #246185 09/30/08 02:19 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL bladz OP Pooch
OP bladz Pooch Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL	Here are a few extra pics from a day hike this past weekend. We had to practice our firemaking and cooking.. A bit of fatwood found just about anywhere in Southeastern US forests.

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: bladz] #246186 09/30/08 02:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,743 Ohio Dumpster Dan Junk Yard Dog
Dumpster Dan Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,743 Ohio	Great pictures, thanks for sharing Dan

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: Dumpster Dan] #246187 09/30/08 02:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,018 adamlau Junk Yard Dog
adamlau Junk Yard Dog Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,018	Awesome. What knife are you using for the shavings?

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: adamlau] #246188 09/30/08 09:16 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,226 syracuse,ny northern1 Junk Yard Dog
northern1 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,226 syracuse,ny	looks like a BRAVO-1. hey,what pack is that your kid is wearing.i want something with a nice waist strap for mine.poor kid lugged the whole thing all the way in and never had a way to take the weight off his shoulders by tightening a waist strap. thats the key,alternating the load between the waist and shoulders by tightening the waist strap and loosening the shoulder straps,then tightening the shoulder and sternum straps and loosening the waist straps ect. ect. Northern-1...aka Bad2TheBone...aka NorthernMarsh 1st member of Scrapyard hatchet/hawk club

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: northern1] #246189 09/30/08 11:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL bladz OP Pooch
OP bladz Pooch Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 88 AL	Quote looks like a BRAVO-1. hey,what pack is that your kid is wearing.i want something with a nice waist strap for mine.poor kid lugged the whole thing all the way in and never had a way to take the weight off his shoulders by tightening a waist strap. thats the key,alternating the load between the waist and shoulders by tightening the waist strap and loosening the shoulder straps,then tightening the shoulder and sternum straps and loosening the waist straps ect. ect. The knife is the Bravo-1. The pack is my wifes Osprey. It's an extra small, but still is just a bit long for him. Osprey does make a model for youth called the Jib. It has an awesome adjustable torso length. Pricey though. You are definitely right about alternating the load points. Also, a good pack that locks the weight onto your lumbar area is important. When I get mine adjusted right, I can loosen up the shoulder straps completely to give the upper body a rest.

Re: Backpacking with bladz and bladz jr. [Re: bladz] #246190 09/30/08 11:49 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,982 R Renee Junk Yard Dog
Renee Junk Yard Dog R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,982	Great pictures, looks like a ton of fun! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> JYD #106

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