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adjustaBlE
Pot HangEr
By JoE PRICE
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ADJuStABlE WAy to Do JuSt thAt. you
only nEED A lIttlE tIME AnD CoRDAgE.
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joe Price is one of the co-founders of the "living to learn" Bushcraft community, a member of
the irish Bushcraft club and an irish ambassador for Mora knives. He works in The Camo Shop
www.thecamoshop.ie and you can follow the 'Living to Learn' community online:
www.facebook.com/groups/livingtolearn/
To start, select three branches, one about 4-feet-long, another one about a
foot-long and one approximately 1½ to 2 feet-long with a good fork in, also
known as a 'Y' branch.
Sharpen points on the ends of both the long stick and the 'Y' stick. The 'Y'
will be your pivot. Then carve deep notches along one side of the short stick.
On the reverse side put a notch located at the bottom. This will be your
adjustable pot hanger.
To assemble, place the 'Y' stick directly in the ground pointy end first. Place
the long stick into the ground point end first to anchor it at an angle resting
between the forks of the 'Y'. Carve the top of the long stick down so it will
fit your notches on the pot-hanger stick for leverage to hold the weight on
whatever you plan to cook.
Once you are happy with the fit of your setup, you can use the notches on the
short stick to hang your pot and also raise it up and down on the different
notches as shown allowing you to boil and simmer over your fire. It's a quick
and handy way
to enjoy during
day or night
when you are
out in nature.
Besides, you
will impress
your friends
with your
camp
knowledge!
here's how to make a really quick and simple pot hanger
that can be raised or lowered over a fire using minimal
time, cordage and a few branches.
you can use a knife for this, but a saw will help immensely. Even something as
small as a Swiss Army Knife with a blade and saw will get the job done.
