Bushcraft Day Camp – New Hatchet, Fire Making, Campfire Meal

As the seasons shift from winter into spring, I enjoy a relaxing day in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada. During this trip I test out a new hatchet, make a small fire suitable for cooking, and make a delicious campfire meal.
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FAQ:

What hatchet am I using in this video?
The hatchet model is a Marbles 700DB. It’s a tiny double-bit hatchet I recently purchased to experiment with. I will be using this hatchet quite a bit in the coming future, and after I have plenty of experience with it I will likely make a video discussing the benefits/disadvantages of the double-bit design.

What did I use to start my fire?
Flint and steel to strike sparks onto a piece of charred cotton cloth.

What meal did I make?
Honey garlic chicken on a bed of white rice. The honey garlic sauce was prepared prior to this trip.

What are my initial thoughts on the double-bit hatchet?
So far I am enjoying it. I can see many advantages to the double-bit design. It is quite tiny. The cutting edges are only 2 1/2″ long and the hatchet only weights 1 1/2 lbs including the handle (so the head may only be 1 1/4 lbs). Only time will tell whether or not this will be a functional bushcraft/woodcraft tool, but I will be sure to keep you updated.