I enjoy the intimacy of nature. And I look forward to my hiking and camping trips. If you happen to be an avid outdoorsman yourself then I’m sure you can appreciate the importance of the correct outdoor. It could be the difference between an unforgettable trip and an absolute nightmare.
Today, I’ll talk about a couple of important outdoor tools (axes and hatchets), when it makes sense to carry them and what to look for when buying one yourself.
Know the difference: You’d be surprised to know that most people don’t understand the difference between an axe and a hatchet. Well, to be fair, I don’t blame them much because they do look somewhat alike. But looks are often half the story; it’s important to understand that these two tools are quite different from each other with their respective pros and cons and are meant to be used in very specific situations.
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When an axe makes more sense: An axe is based on 2 core parts; a head, and a handle. Each part impacts the way an axe An axe relies on kinetic energy as its core driving force and is best used by employing both hands. If you’re looking to chop down a tree, efficiently peel the bark off, chop a large hunk of wood, clear obstacles or make a shelter then using an axe will serve you a lot better than any other tool will.
Now, you can use an axe with a single hand but it’s not optimal because it will compromise the tool’s balance and will be physically quite taxing. You can easily find axes in varying sizes that are hiking-friendly.
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Here’s when to use a hatchet: You’d be incorrect to assume that hatchet is just a small axe. No, it’s not and is meant for a different purpose. To start off, the short handle reduces the driving force at the edge. However, the smaller size means that you can use hatchet much more effectively in tight spots and you can easily swing it with a single hand.
I find it really helpful! Thank you for this! :) looking forward to having the best camping product and experience of course!
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