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WOW very impressive Miss Kittygrrl...

[homoe]

Hiking in the wilderness means accepting some amount of risk. But with these best practices from folks versed in search and rescue operations and trail advocacy, you can stay safe and enjoy the Pacific Northwest's wild places.

Tell someone where you’re going, Research the trail and check conditions before you go, Pack the essentials, Don’t be afraid to turn back, Educate yourself.

If worse comes to worst
Sometimes, no matter how much research you’ve done and how careful you are, things go wrong anyway. This is where the gear you packed and the preparation you made before hitting the trail just might save your life. But first things first:

Stay calm. Both Adams and Ramos emphasize the importance of staying calm in a crisis. This will allow you to assess the situation and intelligently deploy the gear you need and the skills you’ve developed to keep yourself safe.

Get to a safe place and stay there. If you are already in a safe place, stay there. If you’re lost, wandering is likely to take you further away from the known trail and make you harder to find. If you’re injured, trying to move around may lead to further injury. If you are not in a safe place, find the nearest safe location and stay there.

Remember your gear. Use your gear to stay warm, hydrated, fed and as visible as possible. If you opted for that locator beacon, activate it. If you brought that whistle, use it. The information you left with a friend or family member will make it easier for Search and Rescue to find you.

[homoe]

Hiking in the wilderness means accepting some amount of risk. But with these best practices from folks versed in search and rescue operations and trail advocacy, you can stay safe and enjoy the Pacific Northwest's wild places.

Tell someone where you’re going, Research the trail and check conditions before you go, Pack the essentials, Don’t be afraid to turn back, Educate yourself.

If worse comes to worst
Sometimes, no matter how much research you’ve done and how careful you are, things go wrong anyway. This is where the gear you packed and the preparation you made before hitting the trail just might save your life. But first things first:

Stay calm. Both Adams and Ramos emphasize the importance of staying calm in a crisis. This will allow you to assess the situation and intelligently deploy the gear you need and the skills you’ve developed to keep yourself safe.

Get to a safe place and stay there. If you are already in a safe place, stay there. If you’re lost, wandering is likely to take you further away from the known trail and make you harder to find. If you’re injured, trying to move around may lead to further injury. If you are not in a safe place, find the nearest safe location and stay there.

Remember your gear. Use your gear to stay warm, hydrated, fed and as visible as possible. If you opted for that locator beacon, activate it. If you brought that whistle, use it. The information you left with a friend or family member will make it easier for Search and Rescue to find you.

Tell someone where you’re going

Especially if you’re hiking alone, it is important to make sure someone knows exactly where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Snohomish County Search and Rescue, and Everett Mountain Rescue have a handy “Trip Plan” on their websites you can fill out and leave with a friend or family member.

[homoe]

Peeing outside?
KR “Recently I’ve taken up using a pee rag, which has been great … It’s basically a bandanna so that you don’t have to deal with toilet paper if you’re not a drip-dry gal.”

Boob sweat?
MV: “Stay away from the uniboob bras … Bra companies are leveling up and making really good bras for people with some boobage.” Recommendations: Use a natural deodorant or tea-tree oil if you get itching (it’s an antifungal)
Get fitted for a good sports bra. Good brands for larger breasts: Elomi, Glamorise, Superfit Hero, Moving Comfort.

Thigh burn/chafing?
ER: “[I’ve found] a pair of Under Armour Men’s Mesh Boxerjocks to be the best thing. They’re long cut and you can pull them down the thighs, so I have protection down to midthigh, because they’re made for cis-dudes and there’s an airflow in that situation that you don’t experience with women’s underwear.”

[homoe]

Then check out the Bremerton Gun & Knife Show


Sat, Apr 13, 9 AM –5 PM Sun, Apr 14, 9 AM 4 PM Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton, WA

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Cooking over an open fire, I can't wait to try it....

[kittygrrl]

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Cooking over an open fire, I can't wait to try it....

This looks so amazing H..what would make it over the top is making it vegetarian...

[homoe]

So you’ve decided you want to live like our ancestors who used to chase down wild deer, swim deep to catch fish, and sleep in caves or in a tent built out of trees far out in the wilderness.

This type of lifestyle is definitely not for everybody!

We have heard a lot of horror stories where people think that they’re invincible and go out to live in the wilderness, only to come back and have to be taken to the hospital. Others didn’t even come back alive.

To put everything in perspective, though, it’s not that hard if you know how to take care of yourself properly. If you plan out the right survival strategy, things will work out to your advantage. One of the main problems that can hinder a person’s chances of surviving in the wilderness, besides finding food, is trying to stay clean.

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Saponins can be found in a lot of plants and especially in our foods, such as beans. You can also find plants that contain high amounts of saponins in the wild, and they are really good for bathing and washing your hair. Saponins are toxic glycosides commonly found in plants, and when crushed with water inside a container, they form a lather which can be used as an effective cleanser. One of the most popular plants containing saponins is a wildflower called soapwort, which is commonly grown in Europe and can be found in hedgerows or moist areas such as streams.This is a very important chemical, and people have been using it for centuries before the modern soaps we use today, and many still find a lot of use in it. So when you’re in the forest and you’re wondering what to bathe with, try finding some plants that have saponins in them.

https://knowpreparesurvive.com/survival/wilderness-hygiene-hacks/

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Not a whole lot of dirty dishes to wash, I like that......:hangloose:

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So may one assume when it comes to bushcraft wear, function trumps fashion?

After browsing around Camping World, Bass, and Cabela's I find this to be absolutely true......

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Oh yeah? What about this..:blink:

How'd like to see those eyes focused on ya..........I'd rather the copperhead myself but that's just me!

Had a creepy experience similar to this recently! Again I'd rather encounter a copperhead......

[kittygrrl]

Had a creepy experience similar to this recently! Again I'd rather encounter a copperhead......

precisely H..this is why i stopped camping on my own even with a cocked 357 next to my pillow and bear spray..id rather deal with two https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ldXV-UiKFvY/hqdefault.jpg then a creep on two legs

[homoe]

Well if it's a cast iron one wouldn't it be a bit heavy to lug?

Of course if it is cast iron it could also double as a weapon should any unwanted elements appear at your campsite!

Between this and your cocked 357 I think you're just about covered then!

I know I wouldn't attempt to mess with ya...:giggle:

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Now this looks like a woman who is well prepared!

[homoe]

When you are camping in the wilderness, you should be prepared and take precautions. Most animals in the wilderness have learned that people are dangerous, so they usually keep their distance from you. Some of the things happen when you least expected it. For some reason, animals in the wild may attack you, and you should have a defense plan when things go so wrong.

In the worst case scenario, you may encounter rapists, thieves, jail escapees, murderers, or other creepy weirdos lurking around. With these things in mind, pepper spray and stun guns are the absolute best self-protection weapons for survival in the wilderness. The best thing with these self-defense items is that you are not going to kill yourself, a family or a friend if it goes off accidentally. Non-lethal weapons are also very lightweight and can be carried on your side, so it is easily accessible. They are both effective against animal and human attacks.

[homoe]

Bells as you know and loud sounds can scare off animals. That why hiking with a bell can be a grand strategy. It tells all the nearby wildlife just where you are so that they can stay away. If you're going to carry a bell, be sure it's one that includes a magnet. You use the magnet like a little on/off switch to stop the ringing. Otherwise, it's sure to drive you and your companions bonkers!

A good whistle around your neck is the next best thing. Before you go buying a whistle and blowing continuously as you jaunt down the trail, you should know one thing. The sound of a whistle signals others that you're in danger. Don't use it unless you need to. Hikers have been known to go miles out of their way to check up on a whistle blow. If you use yours haphazardly, don't be surprised if some otherwise friendly hikers show up to give you an earful. If you decide to carry a whistle, it'll play dual roles. It can scare off predators or signal for help. And for less than $10, that's one piece of equipment you can't beat...:hangloose:

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If you're the outdoorsy type who still enjoys camping/bushcrafting into early fall, remember.......

While sleeping (trying to sleep) put a warm hat on - your head loses a lot of heat.

So you might end up with hat hair, so what, at least you stayed warm and toasty!

You're out in the woods, nobody's expects to run across a fashion plate there.....

[homoe]

Cozy up with a camping mate...

If you are getting seriously cold, this is the most effective way to get warm, and it is no time to be shy or reluctant..:eyebat:

[kittygrrl]

Cozy up with a camping mate...

H....one of the reasons i love camping:hangloose:

[homoe]

H....one of the reasons i love camping:hangloose:




Why do I somehow totally believe this............:giggle:

[kittygrrl]

Why do I somehow totally believe this............:giggle:

well...................at least in my dreams:cigar2:

[homoe]

Cozy up with a camping mate...

If you are getting seriously cold, this is the most effective way to get warm, and it is no time to be shy or reluctant..:eyebat:

And in the morning, assuming you haven't frozen to death, who wouldn't enjoy something warm for their tummy

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[kittygrrl]

And in the morning, assuming you haven't frozen to death, who wouldn't enjoy something warm for their tummy

y15GGRiwfV0..An egg cooked on a rock?..H, what have i done to you? :praying: What happened to Holiday Inn?:eatinghersheybar:

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..An egg cooked on a rock?..H, what have i done to you? :praying: What happened to Holiday Inn?:eatinghersheybar:



Oh, I'm just visiting how the other half lives.......I'll still be checked-in, down the road, at the nearest hotel that features room service........:giggle:

[kittygrrl]

Oh, I'm just visiting how the other half lives.......I'll still be checked-in, down the road, at the nearest hotel that features room service........:giggle:

whew....you had me worried:smokejoint:

[kittygrrl]

becoming interested in deserthttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRH-VrCPHNIAUMm0u6w5QBuihs479AyOysNF7Sx7ANUcvM0tBci0gs urvival...since the planet is warming....a good thing

[kittygrrl]

first thing i've learned is to stay out of the sun, especially in the hottest part of the day..duh...you want to slow down the loss of water from your body..so find shade during the hotter part of day and look for water in early morning or after sun begins to set...where to look next

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first thing i've learned is to stay out of the sun, especially in the hottest part of the day..duh...you want to slow down the loss of water from your body..so find shade during the hotter part of day and look for water in early morning or after sun begins to set...where to look next


Excellent advice no doubt, but during the hottest part of the day you'll find me down the road in some dive bar enjoying their air conditioning and having a cold one!

[homoe]

Excellent advice no doubt, but during the hottest part of the day you'll find me down the road in some dive bar enjoying their air conditioning and having a cold one!

Oh and also listening to some honkytonk tunes...........

[kittygrrl]

Whatever your level of competency in lighting fires, or method you are contemplating – from hand drill to matches – it’s harder in the cold, damp conditions of winter than it is in warm, dry conditions of summer. Concentrate on using only natural materials for every component of the fire lay, including tinder. Even if you are used to using only natural tinder in the summer, they will be in a different condition in winter and your favorites may not be available at all.

Focus on sourcing dry kindling and dead, dry standing wood (harder in winter when there are no leaves). Going out in winter and applying what works in summer, forces you to refocus and refine your skills so they work without fail year-round. Winter is the time to push your fire lighting skills on to the next level.

So it appears when someone says Baby Light My Fire, it takes a bit more work in winter....:giggle:

hahaha H...i wanted to mention the waxed pinecones..haven't made these (yet) but i think they will be awesome!

[homoe]

One of the bushcraft knife skills to learn is how to convert your neck knife or wallet into a fire starter kit. All you need is a 550 paracord, duct tape, and ferrocerium rod. Then add some creativity, and your neck knife and wallet can be instant light a camp!


Hopefully it goes without saying to remove all cash and valuables from your wallet beforehand......:giggle:

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Not a whole lot of dirty dishes to wash, I like that......:hangloose:

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Wondering if she is in bear country?

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neat trick w the baggie..i can't imagine going into the woods w/o a knife, axe and a few ways to make fire..

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fall is the time i loved camping..even camping in the winter a few times..it was a good morning when i had to break ice to drink or bath...i miss it but just stuff(these thoughts) it knowing it's just not safe for a lone grrl even with guns & knives...watching Oven awakens the yearning...someday

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fall is the time i loved camping..even camping in the winter a few times..it was a good morning when i had to break ice to drink or bath...i miss it but just stuff(these thoughts) it knowing it's just not safe for a lone grrl even with guns & knives...watching Oven awakens the yearning...someday

Safety in numbers right!

Perhaps take a butch or two along and introduce them to the wonders of Bushcraft while feeling the safety they might offer.

Of course if you're looking for solitude, that's a whole other matter.

[kittygrrl]

PhD would never feel comfortable camping and id never ask that of her..

[hagster]

I may have missed this in the thread but any thoughts on stainless steel vs high carbon blades? From what I've read, stainless requires less maintenance but is harder to sharpen, though it doesn't dull as quickly. The main tasks would be some batoning, feather sticks and striking the ferro rod.

On the upper end, I'm liking the Benchmade Bushcraft 162. (Bark River knives are out of my price range.) It's stainless steel and reviews note that it keeps its edge longer than expected. It can also be sent to Benchmade and sharpened for free. I like the holes in the handle that allow fashioning a spear much easier.

I get confused when trying to choose a high carbon bushcraft knife. I read that the blades are more fragile but easy to sharpen. I want durability and dependability. Am I overreacting to worry about this? In this category, I like the ESEE 6 but reviews of using it with a ferro rod aren't great. I'm also thinking of trying out a Hultafors OK4 to get an affordable idea of working with a high carbon blade. (I do know it's a 3/4 tang and I want a full tang.)

Does anyone have opinions on which to go with?

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Vibing....set up my tent(it's been awhile)..it hasn't done well :sunglass:..so think i might need a new one if i'm serious about a camp..maybe lighter and tighter..