Archive for February, 2010
In the world of knives, there is always one name and brand that stands out as the best, and that’s Swiss Army. Known for their versatility and durability, the overarching knife manufacturer is Victorinox, which is based in Ibach, Switzerland. Making headlines in 2005, Victorinox acquired Wenger, which was best known as their primary rival in the knife manufacturing industry.
An incredibly established company, they first debuted in 1884. By 1891, they were delivering their Victorinox knives to the Swiss Army, thus earning them their now famous moniker. The distinctive white cross in a red shield became part of the company in 1909. In that same year, company founder Karl Elsener lost his mother. Her name was Victoria, and he named the company in her honor. Incorporating “inox,” derived from the French word for stainless steel, the name Victorinox was born.
Hikers are an adventurous breed, and as such they’re always pushing their survival and backpacking skills to the limit. This means climbing to new heights along mountainsides and trekking through daunting terrain without a second thought. Hard-core hikers should be advised that they will need a whole different set of supplies and gear for their momentous task. Traditional camping equipment just won’t cut it.
The two basic essentials that deserve the most consideration are hiking tents and temperature-rated sleeping bags. When it’s time to turn in for the night, hikers like to be able to pitch their tents in a hurry. Their tents should be portable, easy to assemble and take apart, and roomy enough to accommodate a sleeping hiker with space to spare. Down or heavily insulated synthetic sleeping bags are also recommended.
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