When All Hell Breaks Loose (105 page)

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Homemade oil lamp made from a tuna can, cooking oil, and a wick created from a strip of paper towel.

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Candle lanterns. Notice the homemade one in the center created from a glass food jar, wire for hanging, sand, and a candle.

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Cute but "ho-hum" chemical light sticks before boiling.

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Bright. . .

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Brighter. . .

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Brightest!

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Heated sticks kick out a fierce amount of light, at the expense of longevity.

Piece of resin-saturated wood (pitch stick) propped open into four prongs to allow for greater oxygen when lit and burning.

Awesome aboriginal candle. Raw pitch wood (from a conifer) is below. Notice yellowish color at far left.

Ready to roll. The "single-shoulder" carry allows the pack to be dropped from the body very quickly.

The "double-shoulder" carry is similar to a modern backpack. This method is more comfortable for longer treks.

Improvised fabric backpack with gear.

When the pack is "closed," this side will be in contact with your body. Stuff sacks allow you to carry odds and ends in an organized fashion without losing them from the pack. Water bottle weight is counterbalanced on either side.