Camp hatchet/axe

I don't like the new, light, hatchets... *old fart*

[Kitsune]

I carry a Fiskars hatchet when camping and love the thing. All the new stuff is light and comfortable enough that hacking up enough firewood for several nights doesn't result in exhaustion.

Make sure it has a sheath if you hike with it, as the Fiskars didn't come with one and the blade was razor sharp when left left the factory. I strapped it to the back of my pack and managed to slice my hand up pretty good by accident.

For starting wet firewood, I carry some Trioxane bars I get from the local army surplus store.

[Perry Winkle]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to run around tomorrow and see if I can find somewhere with a variety I can try on.

I just need something that I can cut a night or two's worth of wood occasionally.

I kind of want to avoid anything that could be easily construed as a weapon.