Good stuff as usual Terry! That dented aluminum lid idea is really clever. That wind wasn't making it any easier for you either. I enjoy these types of camp cooking videos, so I hope you do get to make more in the future.
I have a WWII Marine Corp Medic Knife that your knife looks like it was fashioned after. Those knives are a brute and are great to use. Great video and thanks for sharing your outdoor experience with us.
I picked up one at a small gun shop in west Texas a couple of years ago for under $100 that had never been sharpened in the original sheath. I took it to a knife maker in east Texas and he sharpened it razor sharp. I would like to alter the handle because it is very uncomfortable in the hand, but I do not want to ruin it's collectors value. It is a beast for sure.
I like the Stainless Steel ( 4.5 oz ) backpacking grill from Bushcraft for cooking over a fire or coals. The 1/2 inch mesh holds any pot or pan and gives you a little maneuvering room. Plus there is always the option of grilling some meat on it. I was waiting to see if your meal stuck to the Heavycover Titanium pan but the video ran out before then. If you don't mind telling us , what was the results ?
Digging the survival machete! Super versatile! One question: How do you keep your eggs from burning? Struggling with titanium for anything shy of boiling water. Any suggestions?
Nice. Let me ask a dumb question. How did you clean up the mess for next usage? I ask because I took my grandson on an over night backbacking/bugout test this weekend. Cleaning cookware, especially greasy sausage was a pain. We brought home dirty cook gear...
I always use a stream and some sand from the stream. Nothing too coarse (no rocks) as that will destroy your cookware but water and a light abrasive like that will take off just about anything. Then just wipe it out with a rag or, if you have them, paper towel and let it dry. Good to go. Won't be completely spotless like if you used detergent but it works well enough for week long trips in the Rocky Mountains. I've been doing it for nearly a decade and it works well on grease too, I know this for a fact, been having corned beef hash and eggs at least once a morning in the mountains for all those years without a hiccup. In a real pinch use water from your supplies (sparingly) and dirt right off the ground. The dirt will adsorb the grease/abrade the cooked on stuff and then use the water to wash away the dirt. Wipe clean and done.
