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    Backpacking knife of choice a Swiss Tinker model has a can opener I've used rather extensively whether on trail or when in town.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DownEaster View Post
    Do you carry a can opener on the AT? I'm guessing that with gas station mini marts as resupply points, there often won't be foil packs of tuna. So a can of tuna for the first meal back on the Trail is probably better than going low on protein. A P-38 type can opener is only 8 grams; the weight penalty is mostly in the liquid in the can, then the can itself, and the can opener is the least part.

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    I predicted years ago can openers will be obsolite . With more in pouches and popoff cans, you don't need one like years ago. There will come a time when a p38 will be extra useless weight.

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    I have one on my key ring at all times. I've even wore one out! Never used it on the trail but plan to carry mine to the grave.

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    [QUOTE=Mags;2170217]I carry the Swiss Army Classic, the p51, and a Photon II light with me on every trip AND for everyday use./QUOTE]

    Ditto
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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Craft beer requires a bottle opener. No twist offs.
    Wayne


    YUP! I make sure I carry the smallest opener possible!

    Regarding cans of food... never carry any! Tuna packets are awesome!!!! I do want to find the Ginger tuna packets a fellow hiker found in MA...


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    A P-38 is one of those things that's better to have it and not need it, than .....

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    Quote Originally Posted by RockDoc View Post
    A P-38 is one of those things that's better to have it and not need it, than .....
    Try to explain that to The gimp3.
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    I got rid of the P38 a few years ago when Hormel chili made their cans pop top.

    That is the only canned stuff I carry when I'm doing a quick, short trip into the woods to test something and don't want to waste one my my MH dinners.

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