{"id":1998,"date":"2018-02-01T03:44:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T11:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2022-05-03T17:21:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T00:21:36","slug":"how-to-carry-attached-an-axe-or-a-hatchet-to-a-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/how-to-carry-attached-an-axe-or-a-hatchet-to-a-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"How to carry & attach an axe or a hatchet to a backpack"},"content":{"rendered":"
In case you were wondering how to carry and attach an\u00a0axe\u00a0or a hatchet to a backpack<\/strong>, here you can find your answers.<\/p>\n You have read several books, taken a surviving course and you are on the right path for developing survival skills. You know what an ax or hatchet is used for<\/a> and how to use it. Maybe you have learned\u00a0how to sharpen an axe<\/a> and have made yours razor sharp. You have been practicing in your backyard for months, you have the basic knowledge and now it is time to make the first big step \u2013 go to the wild<\/em>.<\/p>\n You have been waiting for this moment for so long and now the wait is over. You are able to go camping and enjoy your time with your group of friends. However, there is something else you need to learn before your first camping.<\/p>\n C\u2019mon, aren\u2019t we finished with learning<\/em>? Why can\u2019t I just go to the woods and practice what I know?<\/p>\n The impatience is in the human nature but the will for trying new things could turn your survival from fun to tragedy.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want that to happen, so you need to ask yourself one crucial question.<\/p>\n It seems funny, but this is very important. Did you used it just around your house<\/em>, or maybe visited a relative to help them with the wood splitting?<\/p>\n My point is that you haven\u2019t really experienced the meaning of the packing and carrying your tool<\/em>. Going in the wild will put you on many tests, and you need to be ready for every one of them.<\/p>\n However, my intention isn\u2019t to drag you back to your home, but help you learn from my experience.<\/p>\n Lesson learned<\/strong><\/p>\n Several years ago, I was in this same situation \u2013 practicing for weeks in my yard and one day, I felt like I was ready for hiking.<\/p>\n I found a group of hikers and decided to join them. We gathered, and just when we were about to go, one member of the group\u00a0told me to stop.<\/p>\n He told me to pass him my hatchet, which I did. I didn\u2019t wonder why he asked me such a silly question, I put my hatchet down\u00a0from\u00a0my shoulder and passed to him holding it with both hands<\/em>.<\/p>\n He just\u00a0stared\u00a0at me for a couple\u00a0of seconds, when the whole group just burst out laughing.<\/p>\n I was very confused and didn\u2019t know what was that all for.<\/p>\n Later on, he\u00a0gave me his advice, explained my mistakes, and carefully followed me all the time, like I was a little kid.<\/p>\n That wasn’t much comfort, but that day, I learned that those small things could cause troubles in the wild and that surviving is more than just trimming branches. The axe passing was a test I didn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n Before you grab your hatchet and go hiking, you need to learn these things:<\/strong><\/p>\n In this article, I will share with you my personal experience and create a full guide that will help you. Without any more hesitations, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n In most of the situations, you will want to keep your\u00a0axe\u00a0in hand<\/strong>. But even when you are not swinging with it, the\u00a0axe\u00a0is still a dangerous tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Considering that you are going camping, your blade is probably very sharp. There is nothing bad about it, as long as you are careful enough.<\/p>\n The blade can cut through clothes<\/em> and\u00a0injure\u00a0you. In order to prevent that, you want to be sure that every moment when you are not using the\u00a0axe\u00a0or hatchet, the head will be covered by a sheath.<\/p>\n Looking for a new sheath? Check these out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n What sheath do you prefer? Post your favorites in the comments section.<\/p>\n While walking, hold the\u00a0axe\u00a0or the hatchet in a way that is pointing to the ground and the blade is away from you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Do not think of throwing it over your shoulder, like guys in the movies do. Why not?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Mostly, because of safety<\/em>. If you stumble, the chances of injury are higher if the\u00a0axe\u00a0is over your shoulder. So, carry it at your side, holding it just below the head, with the blade facing out<\/em>.<\/p>\n If you stumble, throw the tool away from you<\/em>, but be careful as you don\u2019t want to throw it at somebody else.<\/p>\n You will need to take care of the passing as well. When you want to pass the\u00a0axe, hold the handle near the knob with the head facing down<\/em>. Make sure that the blade is pointed out<\/em>, and your partner has a nice grip<\/em> before you release it.<\/p>\n If you are making a pause from chopping, or just want to sit and relax, never think of leaving the\u00a0axe\u00a0on the ground.<\/p>\n Accidents may happen, so you want to prevent them whenever that is possible. So, what can you do<\/em>?<\/p>\n Lean the\u00a0axe\u00a0against a tree or stick it into a log.<\/strong> In both\u00a0ways, the blade won\u2019t hurt anyone and that is one worry less for you.<\/p>\n But what if you don\u2019t plan to use it and you don\u2019t want to carry it in your hand? Can you pack it?<\/p>\n Your backpack will be full of other equipment, so you need to plan the space for the\u00a0axe\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n Remember this \u2013 you want your\u00a0axe\u00a0to be\u00a0easily\u00a0accessible<\/strong> as unexpected situations may require an\u00a0axe\u00a0or hatchet, and you don\u2019t want to open your backpack then and look for it.<\/p>\n You need to act fast, and in case the tool is not in your hand, you should be able to take it out very\u00a0quickly.<\/p>\n So, what are your options?<\/strong><\/p>\n This depends mostly on the\u00a0backpack and your preferences. So, you can use the shovel pockets<\/em> to put your\u00a0axe\/hatchet\u00a0in or look for hip belts<\/em> on the exterior side.<\/p>\n There is a specially designed\u00a0Bushcraft Axe Belt Loop that you could also use to attach an axe or hatchet to your pack.\u00a0 You can check the current price of it here on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhere have you been using your\u00a0axe\/hatchet?<\/h2>\n
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How to carry an\u00a0axe or hatchet?<\/h2>\n
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How to pass an axe or hatchet?<\/h2>\n
What should you do with your\u00a0axe\/hatchet when you are not using it?<\/h2>\n
How to attach the\u00a0axe\u00a0or hatchet to a backpack<\/h2>\n