Category: Gear

Since yesterdays experiment with the throwing sling went so well, I thought I would try my hunting boomerangs with the kids today. These boomerangs are heavy, non-returning sticks designed by Ben over at Throwsticks. I have been using them since 2017 and really enjoy trying to see how far I can throw them. Normally I throw them and let the kids go pick them up. Today I let them try to throw them.

On tonight’s walk we decided to play a little Canyon Ball. While this is a lot of fun for the kids, I decided to bring along something for my to play with too. I dug out on of my old slings. I started using a sling (think David and Goliath) back when I was sixteen. At one time I was actually very accurate with one. That was years ago, and I haven’t used one regularly for years.

When the temperature drops, I tend to fall back on some of my “classics” outerwear. Some of these things, like my 25 year old Carhartt Jacket, have been around for awhile. I do have a new one in the closet, I still fall back to the old one that is almost bleached white, and has frayed cuffs. I have a plethora of jackets, vests, hoodies, sweaters laying around. This last year I decided to change up my cold weather gear a little. I wanted to clean out the closet, and replace them with some quality wool items.

I finished a second Ball Head War Club. This is also made of maple, but it is about 19″ long and has a 3″ ball on the end. This style is often listed as an Algonquian style, but I can not find a definitive source for clarification.

Here is a Ball Head War Club that I just finished. Made of hard maple. Why? Why not!

I have always liked the idea of a walking stick. Hikers use them. Pilgrims used them. 18th century gentleman used them. Even Robinhood and Little John used them, though theirs were a little different. Unfortunately they have fallen out of fashion. Even so, this summer I decided to start walking with a cane (or walking stick) whenever I take the kids out for a walk.