There are numerous gear mods that are simple and easy to do that will enhance the usefulness of your gear. Here are three simple things that make great add-ons to your hiking stick to increase its use as a survival tool.The first simple gear mod involves simply making a couple of marks on the lower portion of your hiking stick. A couple of marks at 12 inch intervals turns your hiking stick into a simple but effective depth gauge. It can then be used to determine the depth of water at creek or stream crossings. If you live in an area with a lot of snow, it can help you determine the depth of snow in your path. You can either score your hiking stick and darken the sored areas (see pic above) or just add a piece of tape as an indicator.
The second simple gear mod for your hiking stick is to just simply add a whistle to the lanyard on your hiking stick. A whistle is very effective at creating or drawing attention to your location if something goes wrong and adds very little additional weight. It will also save you from having to do a lot of yelling and hollering! Or moaning...
The third lightweight gear mod for your hiking stick is the addition of paracord. Wrapping your stick with paracord is simple and makes a great way to carry a large amount of cordage. The average walking or hiking stick will easily accommodate anywhere from 50 to 100 feet of paracord in an easy to access manner.
The second simple gear mod for your hiking stick is to just simply add a whistle to the lanyard on your hiking stick. A whistle is very effective at creating or drawing attention to your location if something goes wrong and adds very little additional weight. It will also save you from having to do a lot of yelling and hollering! Or moaning...
The third lightweight gear mod for your hiking stick is the addition of paracord. Wrapping your stick with paracord is simple and makes a great way to carry a large amount of cordage. The average walking or hiking stick will easily accommodate anywhere from 50 to 100 feet of paracord in an easy to access manner.While a simple hiking or walking stick is a great gear item, it can made even more useful with a few simple and inexpensive gear mods. Turn your hiking stick into a survival stick!
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Great tips RW! Got me thinking I might wrap a fire steel on my staff.
China
III
Great suggestions. I especially like the paracord idea. I try to include it with as many kits and tools as possible.
To: China III
I plan on doing a whole series of simple gear mods to show everyone how easy it is for you to turn a simple hiking stick into a "survival stick".
Plan on taking it a step at a time and want to show everyone how to include the essentials needed for survival.
Thanks CS.
RW
To: Chief Instructor
Paracord is one of the items I consider essential...its got tons of uses and beats having to use vines, etc.
Thanks Chief Instructor.
RW
...wrapping the stick in my paracord today...great tip RW,and another from China,the firesteel will be there too...thanx fellas'
To: Ken
You and China III might want to wait for my next mod...it'll take care of the firesteel situation!
Thanks Ken.
RW
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