Another Trip On Base

Went out to my test site on Base for a couple hours. It was about 20 degrees and cloudy, as usual. I decided to wear my old Military clothing instead of my Cabela's Berber Fleece. It worked pretty well. My base layer was synthetic themal bottoms and a t-shirt. The mid layer was a polypro top and my fleece GoreTex liners, top and bottom. Outer layer was GoreTex.












It took me 45 minutes to make fire. Everything was wet. Between my cotton balls and lint I was able to get it going, but it took awhile to dry out the wood. Need more practice for sure.

Short Trip with the Wife

My wife and I played hooky from work today and decided to do some hiking. Didn't go out too long, but was able to practice/teach fire making and try out my new pac boots. Everything was wet so making fire was tough, but we got one going using cotton balls and TP that I carry. It was a real treat to see her so excited to be out there with me. She even got to see an Eagle. It was a great time and I hope she comes out more often. My boots are Ranger Peak Pac Boots that are rated to -80 degrees. They worked very well. It was snowing pretty good then turned to freezing rain then back to snow and was in the mid 30's. what a beautiful time of year in Alaska.

Guns I Have and Have Owned

These are guns that I have owned throughout the years. The first three I no longer own and I sure do miss them.

Savage 300 Winchester Magnum bought for Alaska Big Game hunting.

Taurus PT 92 9mm my first pistol.

Beretta 9000s 9mm bought for conceal carry.

New England Pardner 20 gauge my first shotgun when I was 15.

Winchester 1300 12 gauge my first pump shotgun.

Taurus PT 111 9mm my second conceal carry gun.

Sig Sauer 2340 .40 S&W bought in Alaska.

S&W 15-22 22lr bought for plinking.

Taurus PT 709 "Slim" 9mm my last conceal carry pistol.