| Anyone who has ever done much camping will tell | | | | 3. Marshmallow Sticks: Since I was a small child I |
| you that like any other activity there are certain | | | | can remember my favorite part of camping... |
| "tools of the trade" that one must have in order | | | | toasting marshmallows! It is a long tradition to find |
| to have a successful trip. After all, a chef wouldn't | | | | and make your own marshmallow stick to use |
| attempt to prepare a gourmet meal without a | | | | throughout the camping trip. You will need a good |
| professional set of knives, utensils, pans, etc. One | | | | pocket knife to cut your stick and sharpen the |
| of the most essential of these "tools" is the | | | | end. |
| pocket knife. Below is my list of the top 5 best | | | | 4. Whittling: One of my favorite pastimes while |
| uses for your pocket knife while camping this | | | | camping is the time honored tradition of whittling. |
| summer. | | | | All you need is a good piece of wood and your |
| 1. Survival: Your knife could save your life. | | | | favorite knife and you're on your way. See what |
| Survivalists, military personnel, and boy scouts | | | | kind of art is hiding within the nearest stump... who |
| alike all preach the many uses of your pocket | | | | knows, there might be a whistle in there |
| knife in survival situations. Whether cutting pine | | | | 5. Fixing Everything: I personally think of my |
| bows and rope to build a shelter or fending off a | | | | pocket knife as the duct tape of tools. You can |
| wild animal your #1 survival tool is your knife. | | | | use it to fix just about anything. I've used mine as |
| Keep it with you at all times, keep it clean and in | | | | a screwdriver, hammer or can opener countless |
| good repair and it will take care of you when you | | | | times. Last summer the pump handle on our |
| need it most. | | | | camper sink broke and I was able to fashion a |
| 2. Cleaning Fish: One of the best things about | | | | new one out of wood using my camping knife. |
| camping is the abundance of great fishing. | | | | Summer is right around the corner and the |
| Whether you're by a river or lake, fishing is one | | | | camping season is upon us. I can't wait to get into |
| of the most enjoyable ways to spend your day. | | | | the great outdoors and spend those warm nights |
| The best part of fishing is getting to eat your | | | | under the stars telling ghost stories and roasting |
| results at the end of the day. Your knife will | | | | marshmallows. I wouldn't think of heading out |
| come in handy when it's time to clean your days | | | | without my trusty pocket knife; it is, after all, a |
| catch. | | | | tool of many, many uses. |