Experienced hikers find 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah National Park. Some are short, suitable for a day-hike. There is a 101-mile long trail running through the entire length of the park, which is a part of the well-known Appalachian Trail.
These trails are marked with blazes of paint on trees to indicate the type of trail it is. These forest traffic signs are white (Appalachian Trail), yellow (hikers and equestriennes), blue to indicate hikers only and unblazed trees mark all the nature trails for hikers.
For longer hikes, you need supplies, just in case. Consider taking a 3-day supply of water packets, food packets, matches and emergency shelter. Perhaps a flashlight, pocket stove and a rope tent should also be taken along. You can find lightweight warmth in space blankets and reusable rain ponchos. A compass is useful if the hiker knows how to use it.
You can easily fit these compact supplies into your backpack. Find these and other supplies at the outdoorsman's favorite place to shop: www.survivalistemporium.com. You will find quality merchandise at low prices. Each purchase includes another hiking and/or camping essential, the army-style can opener at no extra charge.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Axe: A Camping Necessity
Where will you camp this summer? Yellowstone, the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee or the Kettle Moraine in Northern Wisconsin? Will you take your RV or opt for the rough and tough camping experience of sleeping in a tent? No matter how or where you camp out, there are certain tools that are a necessity.
One of these is the axe, which is a multi-purpose tool. Use it to cut rope, wood branches or small trees. You can cut stakes to stabilize a tent or tarp. Then that same axe can serve as a hammer to pound those wooden stakes into the ground. You can cut three long branches to make a tripod to place over the campfire and use it to dry out clothes. The height keeps the clothing above the fire to prevent scorching them as they dry out.
An axe can also serve as a weapon for protection when you hike in a remote area. A compact size axe fits easily into your backpack. One portable, lightweight version comes in 3 pieces that extend to 13"; yet it fits into a 6" canvas belt pouch when disassembled. It's named "The 3-Piece Heavy-Duty Commando Hatchet Kit" for good reason. See for yourself how sturdy it is by visiting www.survivalistemporium.com
One of these is the axe, which is a multi-purpose tool. Use it to cut rope, wood branches or small trees. You can cut stakes to stabilize a tent or tarp. Then that same axe can serve as a hammer to pound those wooden stakes into the ground. You can cut three long branches to make a tripod to place over the campfire and use it to dry out clothes. The height keeps the clothing above the fire to prevent scorching them as they dry out.
An axe can also serve as a weapon for protection when you hike in a remote area. A compact size axe fits easily into your backpack. One portable, lightweight version comes in 3 pieces that extend to 13"; yet it fits into a 6" canvas belt pouch when disassembled. It's named "The 3-Piece Heavy-Duty Commando Hatchet Kit" for good reason. See for yourself how sturdy it is by visiting www.survivalistemporium.com
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