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Are you like me and sometimes like to just get away by myself, without the phone, TV or the computers?
Sometimes I just like to grab my Camping and Hiking Gear, load it in the truck and hit the road. I drive sometimes for hours until I find a new spot to camp that I haven’t been before.
First I grab my Eureka solo tent, my Slumberjack Sleeping bag and sleeping gear, my cooking gear, camping knivcs, flashlights, compass, my water microfilters for clean water treatment, and lastly my backpack.
Just having the quiet time to myself, is so peaceful. I spend a few days, and come back to my job refreshed ready to take on the world. Give it a try and see if you don’t enjoy the one-on-one with Mother Nature.
Recently on a three day camping trip, I wanted to see how many times I would reach for my trusty Camping Knives.
It was amazing how many times I did reach for either my Straight-edge Camping Knife, or the Folding Blade Camping Knife that I have brought along. And because we were in a very wooded area I also brought along a Camping Axe for firewood.
Having done my homework before heading out camping, I knew to purchase knives that were made with high quality steel for years of usage. And what good is a camping knife if it is not sharp when you need to use it, by sharpening your knives properly, they will last for many years.
So do your homework and purchase high quality camping knives for all your upcoming camping and hiking adventures.
The type of camping gear necessary depends on the type of trip you have planned.
The best place to start any trip is by making very clean detailed list for your Camping Gear.
We all know the importance of a quality camping tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pads.
However, by making detailed lists you can make your camping trip as hassle-free as possible. It forces you to think about how will I cook my food? Do I need a tent footprint to protect the tent floor? What types of food will I be cooking, and what kind of cooking gear will I require? What is the best type of compass to take along? On this trip will I need a camp axe or just good quality camping knives?
It is very easy to overlook simple things like a First Aid kit, or a hammer to put in your tent stakes.
Camp lighting is a very important part of camping gear. Using flashlights, lanterns, headlamps, may just save your life in an emergency situation. So be prepared with extra batteries and/or fuel.
And since healthy drinking water is essential, make sure you take along adequate camp drinking water treatments, such as water purifiers, water filters, and purifer tablets to ensure your safe health with clean drinking water.
We know that every ounce counts when your hiking in the wilderness.
That’s why we recommend these Camping Knives and Axes. They weigh in at only 1 pound 3 ounces, yet are truly amazing considering the quality features built into each item.
We recommend that you keep your camping knives and axes well sharpened as they may just save your life in an emergency.
Familiarize yourself with your knives and axes if they are new so you will feel comfortable using them out in the woods.
It’s amazing how many times a day I reach for my knife when I am out hiking or backpacking. Sometimes its just to cut a flower or leaf, or it may be to cut small branches for roasting marshmellow over the campfire.
So never leave home without a good camping knife or camping axe.
When we head out camping or hiking we never leave home without taking our Camping Knives.
Out on the trail you never know what you will encounter. Or what could happen in a split second. We had vad to use our Camping Knives for chopping, cutting and even digging. You never know when you will have to use it for the unexpected.
Pictured here is our Short Heavy Bowie Knife. It has many wonderful features that make it one of our favorite Camping Knives. Extra thick blades make this avery, very strong knife.
See our selection of straight-edge knives, camp axes, folding knives and fixed blades. Your Camping Knife needs to be made ruggedly because it may just save your life in a survival situation.
Look to Healthy Hiker Gear to provide you with the highest quality Survival and Camping Gear today. 
Make sure you have the best equipment as possible before heading out.
The inventory includes Tents, Tent Accessories, Cooking Gear and Stoves, Knives, Binoculars, Water Treatment supplies and equipment, Outdoor Clothing, Flashlights and Lanterns, Sleeping Bags and Gear, BackPacks and Gear, Electronics and so much more.
Pictured here is the Eureka Spitfire UL Solo Tent. This remarkable tent weighs in at just over 2 pounds. This is a 3 season tent to take anywhere you want to go.
Check out all Camping Gear at this site and be prepared for anything Mother Nature has to offer you.
Never leave home without a high quality Camping Knife and Camping Axe. You will be reaching for you knife more than you realize.
Pictured here is a Gerber Camp Axe. The Gerber Camp Axe is one of the toughest axes out on the market. The Camp Axe is sized to fit your needs. It has a Swedish forged steel head for durability and superior edge retention, and a unique handle made from Polymid Fiberglass that is virtually indestructible.
The handle is injection molded around the axe head to ensure the safest protection form breakage. The Camp Axe is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty from Gerber.
So be prepared with well made Camping Knives and Camping Axes that last for years and years.
When your looking for Camping Knives and Camping Axes look for the Camping Bad Axe that is made of medium carbon steel, over 2mm thick and fully heat treated for strength. The edges of the Bad Axe have been factory honed to a sharp utility edge that can very easily be brought up to razor sharpness without too much effort.
The twin edge design offers double the cutting potential. When one edge begins to dull the other is razor sharp. Plus the axe cuts in either direction. It has all the necessary weight for serious chopping, and for target throwing, it’s remarkable! With all its points and cutting surfaces, it will stick in virtually any position.
Check out all camping knives and camping axes that we found at HealthyHikerGear.com.
Camping Knives are a necessary and important part of your outdoor camping gear.
Any camping knife should be made of quality steel and be able to hold a sharp edge. Poor knife quality means having your camping knives break when you need it most.
Two important factors concerning camping knives are: they should be kept clean and sharp at all times, and be handled with great respect for safety. A dull knife is a dangerous instrument. I usually ends up cutting you instead of what you want it to cut. It is a good idea to learn how to properly sharpen all your knives, from pocket knives to folding knives, including straight edge knives.
This is how you sharpen your camping knives. Start with a fine grit stone and a small bottle of honing oil or just use water. Place a few drops of oil or water on your stone and then draw your knife gently across the surface at about a 20º angle. Repeat this slicing motion for both sides, being sure to draw the entire length of the blade across the stone. Gradually reduce the pressure slightly with each stroke until you a sharp edge to your knife. A well cared for knife will not require many strokes to get a sharp edge.
Now that you have a sharp knife you need to be even more careful when handling it.
You will find your wilderness camping knife very valuable. NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A GOOD KNIFE. Always take a knife when going Hiking, Backpacking or Camping.
Your camping survival Knife should be a strong Fixed Blade Knife that will tasks easily. Your knife will probably be cutting, chopping, skinning, carving, etc. It is essential that the knife be very strong.
There are a number of cheap, poor quality knives on the market today. However, they tend to have a weak point where the blade meets the handle. Go for a high quality knife. Remember you knife is the most important tool you’ll carry.
Tang
Your knife must have full tang. The tang is the portion of the blade that extends into the handle for strength.
Handle
Select a Survival Knife with a solid handle. Your Survival Knife handle should fit your hand nicely with a grooved handle. A smooth handle is slippery when wet, making it dangerous.
Folding Pocket Knives are a wonderful accessory to carry in your pocket.
Always practice Knife Safety and keep your Knife clean and sharpened.
