When going hiking or camping I carry my fullsize Rittergrip on me, and then have a fixed blade (usually a stainless Mora or a Becker BK10 - depending on the 'sensitivity' of the group I'm with - see below) in my backpack.

All other times I carry a mini-Rittergrip clipped on my pocket.

Both are sharpened with a Spyderco Sharpmaker, using only the 15 degree angle. They rarely need sharpening, and most times I only need to use the fine white rods.

Much of the time I am hiking and camping with my son's Boy Scout Troop. My troop recognizes the value of a fixed blade knife and allows them (unlike many). Sheath knives are not allowed on Scout Council properties, so when I'm on those properties I'll stow an Eriksson #746 with a 4" stainless steel blade and if pulled out it is only for cooking and I refer to it as a "kitchen knife with a protective cover" - not a sheath knife.

When off Council property I'll usually bring along my Becker BK10 in a kydex sheath, unless it is expected to be a very wet trip - then I'll bring the stainless steel #746.