[Kartographer]

This is one of the simplest methods I’ve seen (See Ch:8):

http://www.oism.org/nwss/s73p919.htm

[JRandomFreeper]

One practical note on alternative transportation... Practice.

I recently purchased a rather robust bicycle with folding baskets, etc. because I generally make short trips.

I used to race bikes when I was a teen, spent my military years running and doing PT, and I still walk 1 to 3 miles a day.

That freaking mechanical torture device kicked my butt on a longish trip today. It has been over 35 years since I've been on a bike, and my thighs, glutes, and calves are still burning from today's ride.

I know it will get better with time, but it's good to use stuff BEFORE you need it, just so you know.

/johnny

[TEXOKIE]

Thanks for the link, Kart!

Here’s a gee whiz thing I just ran across as I was surfing the net this morning:

http://wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/fire/cokeandchocolatebar/index.html

You can use a coke can and a chocolate bar to make fire!