Man, your hatchet rant reminds me of a community post on firearm channels on "its the apocalypse/zombies are at your door you can grab only one item, which is it?" It would list a hatchet, a handgun, a rifle, and one other option depending on the post. I see way too many people choose the hatchet because "you can build shelter" (as if that wont take a lot of time and energy), "you can chop fire wood and whatnot" (as you said, can't burn green), it doesn't require ammo (needs sharpened and takes YOUR calories), or because its quiet (yeah sure, but also melee and can get stuck). Yes it is nice to have a tool/weapon, but I really would underestimate having that range advantage. Sorry for being slightly off topic.
I always thought that a flash of liquor is good for bargaining with others. Theres always a sucker looking for an escape. Downside is if theyre desperate for the drink, theyre desperate enough to hurt you for it. Not worth the hassle.
Man, your hatchet rant reminds me of a community post on firearm channels on "its the apocalypse/zombies are at your door you can grab only one item, which is it?" It would list a hatchet, a handgun, a rifle, and one other option depending on the post. I see way too many people choose the hatchet because "you can build shelter" (as if that wont take a lot of time and energy), "you can chop fire wood and whatnot" (as you said, can't burn green), it doesn't require ammo (needs sharpened and takes YOUR calories), or because its quiet (yeah sure, but also melee and can get stuck). Yes it is nice to have a tool/weapon, but I really would underestimate having that range advantage. Sorry for being slightly off topic.
I always thought that a flash of liquor is good for bargaining with others. Theres always a sucker looking for an escape. Downside is if theyre desperate for the drink, theyre desperate enough to hurt you for it. Not worth the hassle.
My podiatrist swears by Betadine on a guaze pad for wounds wrapped with a dry dressing.. local hospital calls it Dr Brown's wet to dry dressing
Hoping for your insight following 7/13