On the edge: how to clean and sharpen your camping cutlery

Article Abstract:

Devoting 20 minutes to cleaning a camp knife can keep it sharp and ready-to-use in the backcountry. Knives should be placed in a pot of water that has been boiled and cooled. Then scrub the knife with a toothbrush and apply machine or cooking oil. Tips on sharpening are also given.

Cutlery, Knives, Sharpening of tools, Sharpening

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Fasten-ating ideas: buttons, snaps, and grommets are simple to fix if you follow these steps

Article Abstract:

Step-by-step instructions on how to fix broken snaps, grommets and buttons on outdoor gear are given. Both snaps and grommets require the use of inexpensive took kits and reinforcing patches. The chore of sewing buttons can be made easier by using a toothpick as a spacer.

Clothing and dress, Clothing

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Sew what?

Article Abstract:

Knowing a few basic sewing stitches can help backpackers prevent a major equipment breakdown. A basic sewing kit should include medium- and heavy-weight thread, needles, a safety pin and buttons. Darning, hemming and bar tack stitches are demonstrated.

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