tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post4227091323007805523..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Riverwalker's Gear - DIY Hiking Staffriverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-5285714990705321212009-09-23T11:22:21.700-05:002009-09-23T11:22:21.700-05:00To: Tom
Like Teddy Roosevelt said " Walk sof...To: Tom<br /><br />Like Teddy Roosevelt said " Walk softly and carry a big stick."<br /><br />Thanks Tom!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-27151654590063554782009-09-22T16:41:35.002-05:002009-09-22T16:41:35.002-05:00I've tried all the aluminum and hi tech graphi...I've tried all the aluminum and hi tech graphite styles and none provide the support of good old fashion wood. Great tip for all of us “old school” hiking enthusiast.Tomhttp://www.walkingequipment.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-17780117180733295412009-06-02T12:18:04.685-05:002009-06-02T12:18:04.685-05:00To: Faol
Many a time I've made one from a dead tr...To: Faol<br /><br />Many a time I've made one from a dead tree limb or branch when I've been out hiking. There are too many places in the wilderness you may want to poke with a good stick before you step on or grab the wrong thing! <br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-19789702571588155962009-06-02T00:09:55.149-05:002009-06-02T00:09:55.149-05:00Simple, inexpensive and multi-use. Nice.Simple, inexpensive and multi-use. Nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-75381299749734865922009-06-01T12:06:57.516-05:002009-06-01T12:06:57.516-05:00To: MISOV
That's a great tip! Going to do this as...To: MISOV<br /><br />That's a great tip! Going to do this as soon as I get a chance. Thanks.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-76723851432823788542009-05-31T23:19:56.145-05:002009-05-31T23:19:56.145-05:00AS FAR AS THE PUTTING THE FROG GIG ON, I TOOK THE ...AS FAR AS THE PUTTING THE FROG GIG ON, I TOOK THE THREADED END OF THE PUSH BROOM HANDLE, COATED IT IN VASOLINE AND STOOK IT IN THE END OF THE GIG FILLED WITH EPOXY. WHEN IT WAS DRY, IT THREADED OFF. NOW YOU HAVE A THREADED GIG HEAD. MISOVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-14501635097351656562009-05-21T22:15:29.143-05:002009-05-21T22:15:29.143-05:00To: anonymous 5:47
Had my 30-30 and a 9mm auto pi...To: anonymous 5:47<br /><br />Had my 30-30 and a 9mm auto pistol just in case. The most dangerous part of our little tracking expedition looking for the cat was when they decided to let Mrs. RW drive the jeep up and down the ravines. Believe me when I say I was holding on to the rollbar for dear life!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-70559782796994733612009-05-21T22:10:41.561-05:002009-05-21T22:10:41.561-05:00To: theotherryan
Now that I,m older there primar...To: theotherryan<br /><br /><br />Now that I,m older there primary function is for stability but still good for pokin' at holes and a lot safer.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-5582783101656103052009-05-21T17:47:05.815-05:002009-05-21T17:47:05.815-05:00One of my walking sticks is tapered on the end to ...One of my walking sticks is tapered on the end to fit into the socket of a fair size spear head.<br />Maybe not a bad idea on your friend's spread that the big puddy tat strolls through.<br />"Pokin Sticks", and "Hittin Sticks", some of man's earliest levers to advance the species (or lay competitors low).<br />You probably pack one of your metal clubs when you are in that kind of country being as wise as I know you are. <br />No, Golf fans, thats not what I am talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-44166535584306720592009-05-21T16:20:53.300-05:002009-05-21T16:20:53.300-05:00Now I am so used to walking without a stick (work)...Now I am so used to walking without a stick (work)that unless the terrain was real bad I wouldn't use one. They are pretty darn useful though.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-73175004434374966312009-05-21T15:06:10.329-05:002009-05-21T15:06:10.329-05:00To: Wretha
Good to hear from you! Glad your Dad h...To: Wretha<br /><br />Good to hear from you! Glad your Dad has one to use now. That duct tape sure comes in handy!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-43726850550789385012009-05-21T15:04:46.695-05:002009-05-21T15:04:46.695-05:00To: Dean in Az
Great idea! I've got a frog gig. I...To: Dean in Az<br /><br />Great idea! I've got a frog gig. I just need to figure out the best way to add it to the stick.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-86547943493866188482009-05-21T15:03:19.497-05:002009-05-21T15:03:19.497-05:00To: matthiasj
Thanks.
You can always use your m...To: matthiasj<br /><br />Thanks. <br /><br />You can always use your machete to chop up a dead limb to make one also!<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-25719269254750087372009-05-21T13:34:17.484-05:002009-05-21T13:34:17.484-05:00I just made one for my Dad so that he could hike a...I just made one for my Dad so that he could hike around my mountain. I found an old tool handle, (it was probably from an old rake), I taped up one end about a foot long to contain any splinters, he is out with Mountain Man Bob right now trying it out. :)<br /><br />I feel a lot better about him walking around with this stick, he is much more stable and he can use it against snakes and other critters.<br /><br />WrethaWrethaOffGridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941116263529261885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-36262191138127301082009-05-21T12:00:10.320-05:002009-05-21T12:00:10.320-05:00If you could make the tip reversable,you could add...If you could make the tip reversable,you could add a spear for fishing! Or just find a frog gig to slip on.<br /> Deam in azAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-76370439763107542802009-05-21T11:38:32.157-05:002009-05-21T11:38:32.157-05:00Can't beat a good stick! Great post Riverwalker.
...Can't beat a good stick! Great post Riverwalker.<br /><br />matthiasj<br /><A HREF="http://kentucky-preppers-network.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Kentucky Preppers Network</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com