The older, more experienced, and wiser I get - the more I appreciate lighter / simpler / more practical gear.

What you think you need, and what you really need are pretty different in the real world.

If I had to run to hills to survive, whatever, I wouldn't waste weight on a giant knife that could be used to carry: water, food, or AMMO. I'd probably take something in the 7" range and a small bushcrafter.


JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.

I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.