Videos tagged with Gransfors Bruks

This video details essential gear for all-weather backcountry hunting trips, focusing on items that are lightweight and crucial for survival and comfort. The presenters share their packing lists for a 3-day hunt in snowy and rainy conditions, highlighting specific brands and models of backpacks, sleeping systems, cooking equipment, water filters, knives, and rangefinders. Emphasis is placed on selecting gear that performs reliably in challenging environments and minimizes weight for extended hiking.

This video serves as a heartfelt tribute to Allie, Nutnfancy's beloved "Mountain Dog," who passed away after eight years of adventures. It showcases her intelligence and spirit through a montage of clips from various expeditions, highlighting her presence during gear testing and wilderness excursions. The content also touches on the personal grief experienced by Nutnfancy and Mrs. Nutnfancy, emphasizing the importance of cherishing time with loved ones.

This guide details the use and maintenance of the TrailBlazer Sawvivor backpacking saw, as reviewed by Nutnfancy. It emphasizes the saw's efficiency for wood processing in survival and backpacking scenarios, comparing it favorably against knives, axes, and other saws. Proper assembly, blade tensioning, and maintenance are highlighted for optimal performance and durability.

This video showcases high-altitude backpacking and survival gear testing in extreme snow conditions. Key gear discussed includes Leki trekking poles, various survival knives (R-TAK II, Ontario SP43, Benchmade Ascent), and axes (Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe). Pack systems like the Badlands Sacrifice and Jansport Carson external frame are evaluated for weight management and utility, with a focus on balancing heavy loads and accessibility.

This video from Nutnfancy's "Winter Sense" series focuses on the practicalities and challenges of firemaking in cold, snowy conditions (25ºF with heavy snowpack). It emphasizes prioritizing tasks, managing energy expenditure, and the importance of fire for morale, warmth, and cooking. The video demonstrates fire-making techniques for wilderness craft rookies, debunking academic ease and showcasing proven methods. It highlights specific tools used, including the Cold Steel Trailmaster, Ontario SP-50, Ontario Kukri, Gransfors Bruks axes, and a timber saw, noting the Scouts' decision to avoid axes due to the effort required. The content covers sourcing and processing deadwood, with a strong emphasis on safety throughout.

This video showcases the Gransfors Bruks Double Bit Axe, highlighting its Swedish craftsmanship and quality. Hickok45 demonstrates its effectiveness in clearing branches, emphasizing the value of investing in durable tools. He draws a parallel between owning quality axes and firearms, appreciating the freedom associated with such ownership in the US.