Knife--Leatherman Squirt with both pliers and scissors, 2 oz. I need the pliers because I don't have much strength in my fingers.

Fire starter--Esbit tab I rarely build a fire, especially since prime backpacking season here corresponds with the dry season when fires are usually prohibited.

Ignition source--mini-Bic, book of paper matches (both work fine for my stove), half a dozen of those REI emergency matches which seem to burn forever.


Edited by OregonMouse (12/11/17 10:41 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey