My birthday came and went… a few of the highlights, in terms of gear and equipment:
A Coleman 530 from one of the LMI. Have to replace the fuel cap (uses the same fuel cap as modern manufactured lanterns so thats no biggie) and I may or may not have to do some other work to it…not sure yet. Heres the original 1950’s user manual.
The very cool Leatherman Wave multitool from the girlfriend. In using it, Ive discovered several very nice features. First of all, you can use either knife blade without having to open the tool, the blades are designed for one-handed ‘Spyderco’-type use, and the serrated blade has small serrations on the thumbpiece so you can tell without looking which blade youre about to open…a very subtle but very nice touch. Me likes this tool very much.
My brother sent me a nice Blackhawk tactical vest, which I’ll probably rig up set up as a spare or secondary vest for use at off-site locations. Which model? This one in this color. Also a copy of The Poor Mans James Bond…sort of a slightly updated ‘Anarchists Cookbook’.
All in all a pleasant birthday.
maintainace
check the coleman generator, if dirty clean or replace. good to check for leaks, rust spots and such before using.
the leatherman should be periodically cleaned and oiled, otherwise moisture, dirt, and yes they do rust; will jam the various blades. the serated knife is great at cutting rope or splitting wood chunks with an expediant piece of wood hammer. as for picking locks, the tiny screwdriver blade may snap. the can openor is so and so at opening cans, a p-38 works faster. but hey it is worth having for many home and field tasks.
meanwhile, happy birthday! which zoo you live in? Wildflower 06