Reddit mentions of Guyot Designs Backpacker Stainless Steel Bottle, 32-Ounce

I'll have to disagree here. The Mora Bushcraft Triflex is one of the finest blades I've used. It is light weight, yet, is extremely durable. It sharpens easily, holds and edge, and is about the right size for bushcraft in my hands.

I've used them to prep meat and vegetables, carve wood needles, baton firewood, cut cordage, fell tiny trees, and most other tasks one needs in the woods or at home. It is a joy to use.

I've used other brands at 20 times the price and have been left not nearly as satisfied.

Don't take for granted that you won't feel bad about really using this blade. At less than $30 you won't worry about replacing it (but you might never need to).

I've held and used the Mora Companion and the Mora HighQ Robust, I give them to folks that go into the woods with me as gifts. They are fine knives as well, with the same qualities as the Triflex.

If you are cheapo, grab one of these knives and try it. I'd bet most people like them.

As for the knife is not an axe part, we'll disagree there too. The Parang type machete, and other long knives of similar design is a type of tool used in many parts of the world. It can be used very skillfully for rather delicate tasks, such as food preparation, or it can be used to cut down a tree. In some areas that's all a person carries.

Firesteel, I'm with stupid_guy, hit Amazon: Light My Fire Scout has been working for me. I like that when it feels like you are holding it right, you are. Works good in the dark that way.

Guyot Stainless Steel Bottle, 32-Ounce

And one more thing you didn't ask for, but I love. And I like to spread the love:

GSI Halulite Ketalist

I've got a compass that I've used for 30 some years, but can't find it anywhere.

Let us know what you get and how much you like it after using it a bit! :-)

OK, thanks for the advice. I'm definitely going to add the 550 cord. Pepper spray is another good defensive option that isn't banned in the People's Republic of Chicago. You've also sold me on the stainless steel canteen, so consider that and some water purification tablets added, too.

http://www.amazon.com/Guyot-Designs-Backpacker-Stainless-32-Ounce/dp/B001L8N5H0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372127745&sr=8-1&keywords=guyot+design

If you are going to drink alone don't get a growler (as so many have said below). 4 pints of good beer (this is also important to note) often is too much for one person in a night. Get you a stainless 32 oz. Like this one.

It's not for everyone, if you are asking this question then you are one of those it is not for...The draw for me and many of my friends is the fact that we love and appreciate beer, and some of the best beer out there is only available at a taproom. You are paying restaurant markup prices so that is not an advantage...Just quality!

They do only last a day or two at best in a growler (better seal longer...), once air and more air is added to it the c02 dissipates and your beer will go flat. So it will last longer if you haven't drank any out of a full growler (less space for the gas to escape) and will go flat more quickly with the inverse.

And to some commenting that it is a fad...you are off on this. These filling stations are not a thing for Portland. They are everywhere now and will continue to grow, but there will eventually be a ceiling of expense for where the dispensers thrive.