Barry and Steven 2013 - Chores

Sawing firewood.  In many campsites, the easiest way to get adequate firewood is to saw it into small enough pieces about two feet long.  This 24 inch bow saw is indispensable for such work, which includes sawing supporting poles for the tarp, for my canvas tent which I use for extended and cold periods, for making and clearing portage trails.

Unfortunately, a part on my bow saw broke that holds the blade, and the saw became useless. This makes it more difficult to gather appropriate-sized wood, and would be disastrous in cold weather when I use the wood stove in my canvas tent.  Because this is so important, from now on I will carry a spare saw.

Washing dishes.