Getting yourself a proper hatchet is one of the most important purchases you will ever make with regards to your outdoor tools. A good hatchet can be used for field dressing game, making traps, building shelters, and fueling your campfire, so having one is pretty much essential.

Learn how to pick out a good hatchet below.

It seems that the best advice is to not purchase your hatchet at the local hardware store and expect it to perform exceptionally. In reality, buying a good hatchet the first time is likely to save you money in the long run because you won't have to keep making frivolous purchases of new cheap hatchets every time something goes wrong.

So take your time, look around, and find one that suits you that you'll like for a long, long time.

This video contains some excellent advice for every would-be outdoorsman who seeks to outfit themselves with the highest quality tools possible.