Backcountry Pilot

The axe maker Council Tool is a North Carolina company. Their Pack Axe with a 24” handle is a nice airplane tool with a hardened poll so it can be used for pounding tent and tie down stakes. And new in 2021 their revised Hudson Bay 2# axe is a winner too, also with a hardened poll. I’ve got both as

At risk of sounding like a poor woodsman, I’ll offer another way to start a fire quickly. If you have an aluminum beverage can, carefully cut the top off of an empty. Put the can under your gascolator or a quick drain and mostly fill it with 100LL. Then stack your kindling carefully around and over

I’m with Jerry Jacques on saws. They are a very useful tool too. I really enjoy reading Mr. Fry’s writings. How about an article on saws like your knives and axe articles? I have a couple of Dandy saws I use. The full Dandy is a two-man 36” saw and in the Cub I carry their 12” Mini Dandy. I call i

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That was an excellent article with great photos. Another high quality axe is the Ideal brand made in Germany. I have the Canada model. It has a quality steel forged head and US hickory handle. I’m not sure they’re imported into the US though. I got mine in Europe. Apparently I can’t insert an ima