2] Gränsfors Bruk
Small Forest Axe
www.gransforsbruk.com /
www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com /
www.leevalley.com $124
Some coastal paddlers can count on scavenged driftwood to feed their flames; the rest of us will need a good axe. Gränsfors of Sweden has been forging premium axes for more than a century. Each tool is also a work of art, featuring an oiled hickory handle, leather sheath and finely honed blade forged by one of Gränsfors’ 12 master smiths. The Small Forest Axe’s thin blade and 1.5-pound head make it ideal for chopping and splitting small wood for your stove, and the 19.5-inch handle fits in most hatches.
3] Folding Camp Saw
www.gerbergear.com /
www.agawacanyoninc.com
$38–$67
You’ll also need a compact camp saw to buck stove fuel into manageable lengths. Choose from a diverse array of folding or takedown designs to suit every preference; two of our favorites are the versatile Gator Saw III from Gerber ($38) and the inge- nious Boreal21 folding bow saw from Canadian upstart, Agawa Canyon ($62–$67).
4] MSR
Alpine 2 Pot Set and Alpine 1-Liter Teapot
www.cascadedesigns.com $49.95 and $29.95 Soot-blackened cookware is an unavoidable reality of any wood-burning venture. MSR’s stainless steel Alpine pot sets are nearly indestructible and feature smooth, easy-clean surfaces, should you get the urge to scrub. The Alpine 2 includes 1.5-li- ter and 2-liter nesting pots, lid, pot grip and storage pouch. Featuring a compact spout and folding handle, the 1-liter teapot nests neatly inside its companions.
5] Kelly Kettle
Scout Camp
www.kellykettle.com /
www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com $84.99 US / $119.75 CAD
Still not ready to trade in the quick convenience of a gas stove? Try this crafty kettle hail- ing from the infamously foul-weathered coast of Ireland. The Scout boils 1.3 liters of water in just three to five minutes, using a water jacket around a central chimney. Its ef- ficiency means you don’t need to prepare fuel—just toss in a handful of twigs, dry grass, bark or pine cones. Kelly Kettles are ideal for hot bevvies and just-add-water meals, but you can also set a pot on the chimney or self-contained fire base for simple cooking.
6] Leather Work Gloves
www.kinco.com /
www.watsongloves.com
$8 and up
Arguably the least glamorous piece of kit, but one of the most unpleas- ant to overlook. Pigskin, cowhide or deerskin palms are hardwearing and heat-resistant—try roughneck regulars Kinco or Watson Gloves.
7] Helle Knives
Algonquin Neck Knife
www.helle.no $165
Norwegian manufacturer Helle has been making heirloom-quality knives for four generations. Their newest model, the Algonquin, illustrates how keenly they’ve di- aled in the details, from the graceful and functional shape of the dark oak and curly birch handle to the 2.7-inch triple laminated stainless steel blade. Ideal for paddlers with smaller hands, the Algonquin excels at precision work—like whit- tling a fire-starting feather stick—and includes a leather sheath and lanyard.
8] Stainless Salad Tongs $5 and up
Not for the arugula. These are your simmer control—remove or add wood to your stove while avoiding singed and sooty digits.
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