Bushcraft

[kittygrrl]

Anything goes relating to bushcraft skills, travel, your thoughts, and interests

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[Rockinonahigh]

Back in the day I was doing lots of camping, we had a fairly large boat that we would go out fishing on the many lakes and by ways in Louisiana. I got to wondering how I would do if I got stranded out somewhere and needed to save my own a$$, so to speak. So one day one of my saner friends and I made plans to give it a week end try to see how we would do. We only allowed to take one set of clothes as well as weather related wear along with one hunting knife. We told people where we would be for safety sake as on when we should be back then to send out the posse if need be. The worse part was the mosquitoes, it's a wonder we didn't come down with some awful disease from as many bites we had.. next time I gave up my hunting knife for mosquito netting and bug spray. They don't call them things the state bird for nothing.

[cinnamongrrl]

OK...

This thread is NOT what I was expecting it to be....

I was thinking heart shapes for Valentine's day or something...lol

This is much more appealing to me...minus the hunk of moo on a rock...

[kittygrrl]

of starting a fire without matches or lighter?

[Jesse]

I prefer a ferro rod and char cloth or other tender, but I also like starting a fire with a bow drill.

of starting a fire without matches or lighter?

[kittygrrl]

I prefer a ferro rod and char cloth or other tender, but I also like starting a fire with a bow drill.

I would love to learn how to use a bow drill correctly, I've not had much luck
with one. I usually use a magnifying glass...carrying fire around can be a bit problematic...I found this and wondered if it would work..definitely trying it this spring!

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[Jesse]

Both the plastic bottle of water and the plastic baggy filled with water will work in a pinch, but it is much easier with a magnifying glass. I have done it with water, never with urine, though it is good to know that will work in an emergency. :)

For me, learning to use a bow drill took a lot of time and patience and then frustration when I ran out of patience. ;) It's kind of like riding a bike, once you achieve and the muscle memory is learned it gets much easier to do. Somewhere in my files, I have a page that shows the color and condition of the dust and what it should and shouldn't look like in order to get a coal. I will look for it and post it here when I find it.

[kittygrrl]

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his campsite is top notch, imo..he's organized! But you have to be in Alaska or you're dead.

[Rockinonahigh]

I have used a bow drill, a lens from a camera, the reflecting of light to and from a head light to tender to start a fire. Being an occasional smoker I always can find a lighter somewhere in my car or about any jacket I have, even one that just has a sparking flint will help in starting a fire.

[kittygrrl]

I have used a bow drill, a lens from a camera, the reflecting of light to and from a head light to tender to start a fire. Being an occasional smoker I always can find a lighter somewhere in my car or about any jacket I have, even one that just has a sparking flint will help in starting a fire.

Never considered a camera lens, great idea! and yes I always seem to have a lighter or two around, but what I love about bushcraft is that it's about your skillset and being able to use your environment to provide for yourself. One of my goals in the next year is to go out with just the basics, a knife, an axe, etc and make it in the woods for a few days...The perfect place to do this would probably be Alaska or possibly the Cascades towards Autumn..Ive done a lot of camping but with all the paraphernalia. I would like to take a couple of survival classes to make sure I have enough skills to make it..I have plans :)

[kittygrrl]

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Made one of these this summer. It rocked. If you love building fires this one is worth knowing.

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[Jesse]

I have one of these Tonteldoos tinderboxes that I made, but I use lantern wicks in mine. I find they burn slower and leave a nice char on the end that catches sparks easily. The Tonteldoos is simple to make and works well.

I also always keep a solo flat 1"x6" lantern wick in my EDC kit and have charred one end of it. I like it because it rolls up to take up little space, it's lightweight and it catches sparks well.

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[kittygrrl]

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[iamkeri1]

Well I must say, my mind went to a totally other place when I read the title of this thread, LOLOL.

But I have found it to be interesting reading. I used to love to camp in various "primitive" campsites in Michigan in my younger days. I loved and still love cooking over an open fire or beautiful coals.

Have fun!
Smooches,
Keri

[kittygrrl]

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This video has been disabled for other sites but you can still access on youtube by clicking the title above the video! There are four parts to it..pretty interesting....if you like this sort of thing :goodluck:

[Glenn]

I walk out my door, and I am next to a large lagoon, and nature reserve, where hunting is not allowed. I would fish, but not kill my deer friends here. I watch my bird and animal friends everyday survive here.. They fish and drink from the lagoon and rain puddles. They eat grains growing off stalks of wheat, and acorns, and know where the best and freshest grass, wildflowers, nuts, and leaves are. When it gets too hot or cold, they dig holes, or crawl under big logs and piles of brush. If the bugs bother them they roll in mud, the same way soldiers are taught. I would want to purify my drinking water though, which leads me back to the quest for fire. I think a small rocket stove would be the best idea for cooking in snow and rain. Love them. I have plenty of stuff to start a fire with, but I really would need to learn patience, and practice the cross bow method for long-term survival.

[Jesse]

Knowing how to tie a variety of knots and when to tie which knot is an important outdoor survival skill whether on land or water. Fishing, camping, climbing, Bushcraft, or even if a sudden rainstorm pops up during a hike and you just want to throw up a quick ridge line for a tarp tent, you will need a knot of some sort.

Some of the more commonly used knots for Bushcraft are listed below, but there are literally hundreds to choose from.


lashing
clove hitch
timber hitch


Tent stakes/various odds & ends around camp:

tautline hitch
figure-eight retrace
bowline
bowline on a bight
jam knot
larkshead
trucker's hitch
fisherman's knot
half hitch


When you need to tie a couple ropes together that vary in size:

the sheetbend


Below are a couple of good animated knot tying sites that show how to tie knots and what things that particular knot is useful for. At least one of them(Grog's) also has an Apple and android app you can download to your phone, but there is a small charge for the app.

Grog's Animated Knots (http://www.animatedknots.com/)

Net Knots (http://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/)

Happy Tying! :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm coming a little late to the fire starting party...but...

I have reading glasses...the store bought magnifying kind. I read that those in particular make a good fire starter in a pinch. But I have at least 3 sources for fire in my pack at all times. Just in case. Fire can mean life in a bad situation.

[Glenn]

Folks, please read up on what plants and mushrooms are poisonous in your area before you start out. For instance, Poke Salad grows in abundance here, but the little red berries are extremely poisonous. The animals here eat the leaves, but leave those tiny, red, berries alone.

[kittygrrl]

this is reality..it's just not easy for women, at least softer ones, which is me..so I relate well to this video..so take heart, anybody can do this, you don't have to be a macho nacho!

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[Sweet Bliss]

I'm coming a little late to the fire starting party...but...

I have reading glasses...the store bought magnifying kind. I read that those in particular make a good fire starter in a pinch. But I have at least 3 sources for fire in my pack at all times. Just in case. Fire can mean life in a bad situation.

Oh? Which three? I have flint matches lighter and lenses from old camera.

[kittygrrl]

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[FireSignFemme]

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[Glenn]

Ticks are blood-sucking tanks that sink themselves into your skin and NEVER let go. They make a big swollen spot where they feed on your blood, and poison you. You itch like crazy. They can fly and jump under your clothes, and into your private parts, which they especially love. I've had them in my hair, ears, under my breast, around my vagina, and yesterday, found one in my bellybutton! Even though I protect myself with clothing, they stay on my working clothes until I wear them again. I must check my clothes better! They are round brown with legs all around. I stomped on one about ten times, and that sucker still didn't die. Maybe kittygrrl will pic a tick. The only way to get rid of these suckers is with fire! If you just pick them off, their head will still stay in you. Use the tip of a match or knife, or anything sharp, put in a fire, and touch it's back. It should jump off. If it don't, slide something thin under it too. With the one deep in my bellybutton, I had to maneuver a 10 magnifying mirror, tweezers, and light to see it, and pull it out. The itch and lump will still be in me for weeks. I HATE THEM! If you don't have fire to kill them, you can suffocate them with vasoline, or get in a bathtub, with as hot as you can stand it water, and drown them. Rant over.

[kittygrrl]

Your experience with tics is truly horrific. I've been in the woods a lot and I've only had a few issues. Perhaps I've been lucky...I understand they can leave you ill with diseases...I do take some precautions, tick proof clothing, thick, knee boot socks with boots, organic tic spray and I try to clear the areas I've camped in..I haven't camped in a while but because it's just not safe anymore, too many nuts about..as a substitute I bivouac in the back yard and it's ok. It's a little lame but I was in the back yard learning some things and realized hey this feels amazing, because I wasnt on edge watching out of the corner of my eye for a bear or a serial killer...that's the unfortunate shit you have to consider when going out to camp alone...don't(at least not in the United States).

[kittygrrl]

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[homoe]

Ticks are blood-sucking tanks that sink themselves into your skin and NEVER let go. They make a big swollen spot where they feed on your blood, and poison you. You itch like crazy. They can fly and jump under your clothes, and into your private parts, which they especially love. I've had them in my hair, ears, under my breast, around my vagina, and yesterday, found one in my bellybutton! Even though I protect myself with clothing, they stay on my working clothes until I wear them again. I must check my clothes better! They are round brown with legs all around. I stomped on one about ten times, and that sucker still didn't die. Maybe kittygrrl will pic a tick. The only way to get rid of these suckers is with fire! If you just pick them off, their head will still stay in you. Use the tip of a match or knife, or anything sharp, put in a fire, and touch it's back. It should jump off. If it don't, slide something thin under it too. With the one deep in my bellybutton, I had to maneuver a 10 magnifying mirror, tweezers, and light to see it, and pull it out. The itch and lump will still be in me for weeks. I HATE THEM! If you don't have fire to kill them, you can suffocate them with vasoline, or get in a bathtub, with as hot as you can stand it water, and drown them. Rant over.

When I was a child, I remember every night at bedtime being check for ticks when I was visiting in Escanaba Michigan at my grandparents! I only got one or two but I remember them burning them with fire.
Sort of made an impression and maybe that's another reason I'm not a big fan or camping or other outdoor activities!

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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lots of different materials you can use. Make several different kinds. This guy's for real.

[Lyte]

Man... when I saw the heading bushcraft... I was so WTH?! :| lol

I rarely ever see the word "bush" used in America to mean the wilderness! Seems with all the survival shows on TV it's becoming a more popular term. Great topic!!

[kittygrrl]

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he call's it "the five essentials"..it's a she says tomuhto, he says tomayto..kind of thing..

[kittygrrl]

I have a little bit of trouble with his canteen choice, to me you should buy a steel container first, that you can boil water in. You can't always depend on portable water or water tablets to get you by. Boiling water is a basic you should know how to do. Also it's not a bad idea to build a filter. I've done it in the past with charcoal, sand, and gravel. You layer it then run your water thru it a few times. This is something you can do with the raw materials you can find near your water source and might get you by if by any chance you can't boil your water. If you're interested in a link, you tube has many of them. I'll post one if I think of it later..happy bushcrafting!

[Jesse]

This "Chippewa Kitchen" shown by BushcraftOnFire is interesting and fun to create if you plan to be in one spot for a couple of weeks.

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[kittygrrl]

This "Chippewa Kitchen" shown by BushcraftOnFire is interesting and fun to create if you plan to be in one spot for a couple of weeks.

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Great video! :yeahthat: This has been in my library for a couple of years. I've not had a chance to set one up yet but it's on my bucket list!

[Jesse]

Mine as well. He is one of my many favorites as far as male bushcrafters goes.

Great video! :yeahthat: This has been in my library for a couple of years. I've not had a chance to set one up yet but it's on my bucket list!

[kittygrrl]

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[pumpndude]

I really like this site, I didn't know what bushcraft ment but I have read most of the posts and now I definitely know what it means. another name for survival...
Now I want to take a class on bushcraft and who knows I might find someone who I could go camping with and we can test our skills that we would learn..

Oh this is cool, I do watch survival reality shows, but did not put what I have learned to test....


thanks everyone for re-educating me again....

[~ocean]

Man... when I saw the heading bushcraft... I was so WTH?! :| lol

I rarely ever see the word "bush" used in America to mean the wilderness! Seems with all the survival shows on TV it's becoming a more popular term. Great topic!!


I had no clue either ~ lol carry on I'm not the camping type ~ I was thinking holiday lights for curb appeal ~

[kittygrrl]

this is cool, want one!

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http://www.alpaca4less.com/alpaca-wool-thick-military-banderita-blanket-twin-size/

[cinnamongrrl]

This video has been disabled for other sites but you can still access on youtube by clicking the title above the video! There are four parts to it..pretty interesting....if you like this sort of thing :goodluck:

I have a couple cookbooks devoted entirely to gathering food from nature. I was always wondering about making acorns useful. There sure are enough of them. But they're quite bitter. I hear they're a good source of energy though I remember being sad as a kid cuz they look so much like a hazelnut but are nothing like them lol

[Jesse]

Here is a good link for processing acorns. It also has a couple of acorn recipes.
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/survival-skills-5-ways-eat-acorns

I have a couple cookbooks devoted entirely to gathering food from nature. I was always wondering about making acorns useful. There sure are enough of them. But they're quite bitter. I hear they're a good source of energy though I remember being sad as a kid cuz they look so much like a hazelnut but are nothing like them lol

[Jesse]

Nice blanket. I checked out their site and the prices aren't bad for what you get.
I have a 100% wool Italian officer's blanket that I bought through surplus about 15 years ago that I wouldn't trade for anything. One of the great things about 100% wool is that even if it gets wet it will still keep you warm. So it is a great addition when sleeping out under the stars. :)

this is cool, want one!

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http://www.alpaca4less.com/alpaca-wool-thick-military-banderita-blanket-twin-size/

[Glenn]

I like to go to the BushCraftUSA forums for DIY projects. I need a new over the neck pouch to carry my cell, fire-steel, cash, etc. Materials: large sharp needle, riverter kit, chain, paracord, leather, canvas, or flannel.

[kittygrrl]

I like to go to the BushCraftUSA forums for DIY projects. I need a new over the neck pouch to carry my cell, fire-steel, cash, etc. Materials: large sharp needle, riverter kit, chain, paracord, leather, canvas, or flannel.

Neat idea! Can you provide a picture? I'd love to see :tea:

[Glenn]

Heya Kittygrrl; Was told my puter needed repair before it can pic. Maybe later...


Neat idea! Can you provide a picture? I'd love to see :tea:

[kittygrrl]

Currently have an inexpensive neck knife but I want to get a nicer one. I really don't know much about them and wondering if anyone can give me a heads up on what to look for on my next one? fyi- The one I currently have has a nylon sheath and it's knife has a 2.5" fixed blade.

[kittygrrl]

BANNOCK RECIPE
1 Cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp Powdered milk
add enough water to make a stiff dough and fry in butter or bacon grease until golden brown

Start campfire and find a flat rock to cook your bannock on. Flatten bannock patty into pancake thin. Spread pizza sauce on each side. Add cooked bacon or steamed veggies, mushroom, olives and cheese (Vegan or not). When your rock is hot. Fry .bannock til browned on bottom. Flip. Fry other side til done. Serve with Spruce tea. Enjoy-Recipe by Far North Bushcrafthttp://crazygirleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bannock1.jpg

[homoe]

BANNOCK RECIPE
1 Cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp Powdered milk
add enough water to make a stiff dough and fry in butter or bacon grease until golden brown

Start campfire and find a flat rock to cook your bannock on. Flatten bannock patty into pancake thin. Spread pizza sauce on each side. Add cooked bacon or steamed veggies, mushroom, olives and cheese (Vegan or not). When your rock is hot. Fry .bannock til browned on bottom. Flip. Fry other side til done. Serve with Spruce tea. Enjoy-Recipe by Far North Bushcrafthttp://crazygirleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bannock1.jpg

See if you just stayed home, you could order in and avoid all this damn work :hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

See if you just stayed home, you could order in and avoid all this damn work :hangloose:

lol homoe..I like that too but I love a good campfire, moonlight, a warmed sleeping bag, waking up to a world covered in frost, walking alone to a nearby stream to wash, watching your breath curl to the sky..it's magical

[homoe]

lol homoe..I like that too but I love a good campfire, moonlight, a warmed sleeping bag, waking up to a world covered in frost and washing in a nearby stream watching your breath curl to the sky..it's magical

Some say magical others say nightmare............

[kittygrrl]

Some say magical others say nightmare............

lol homoe, nightmare? yes, no doubt:byebye:

[kittygrrl]

I always travel pretty light ...my tent I can put up in less then 8 minutes and it weighs under 5 lbs..my sleeping bag around 18oz, a hunting knife, cup for water, flint, tinder, axe, extra socks, first aid kit, bug spray, water straw, a small skillet and I limit myself to less then 5 lbs of food stuffs. All in all about 17lbs plus the weight of pack. Very manageable. When I was camping a lot my pack was always waiting for me to sling on my shoulder and I was off. Packing and clearing campsite under 40 minutes-and I can go lighter-in an emergencyhttps://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7388902928_23fecc5d38_z.jpg

[kittygrrl]

Oh..and I almost forgot, a small slice of biodegradable soap!

[kittygrrl]

I am adding a Spot, cellphone w/battery pack, compass & maps, altimeter(necessary in Mountains), flashlight, sunglasses, sunscreen. 2 flares. An additional max of 3lbs. I don't currently own a Spot but I consider it a necessity not a luxury..so on my Yule list

[FireSignFemme]

I like camping but no longer enjoy roughing it to the same extent, quite the way I used to when young. I was supoosed to go as part of a group, with my sons and some other people, but one got a promotion/is now working rotating days off, split shifts, overtime - his schedule is a nightmare mess. My other started a new job and though he has weekends off his car is older - he dosen't dare risk having a breakdown/missing a day while still doing his orientation. If he missed time during his probabtionary period even his union couldn't save him, he'd be let go immediatly. I'm not released to drive yet, so can't go alone and don't know the others going well enough to ask for even a ride, let alone saddle them with abruptly cutting their plans short, to race me to the ER should an emmergancy come up. I think I just might treat myself to a staycation. Even if only for a couple days mid week - breakfast bar, room service, spa tub, bezillion cable TV channels, pool, hot stone massage, which I've always wanted to try but never have...

[kittygrrl]

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[Esme nha Maire]

I'd be very interested in what folks consider essential with reagrd to camping, and also any tips for any particularly lightweight equipment. I'd add that I'm in the UK, and the kind of camping I mean means turning up at a campsite where you pay for a spot to pitch your tent, and there are generally at least basic amenities (toilet plus tap) on site. Last time it was more like turning up at a hotel where all you had to do was provide your own room! Yes, I'd love to experience the wilderness kind, but, sadly, that's no longer realistic for me.

Because I can't drive, when I've gone camping in the past, I tended to pile everything onto a folding porters trolley that I bought, and lug that around by train and taxi to and from the camping site. Finding that a bit heavy though (ironically, the porters trolley itself is fairly heavy!), last time I tried using a couple of shopping trolleys instead, to split the load. which was an improvement.

To avoid possible confusion I mean this kind of thing: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/25438/Easy-Shopper-Folding-Trolley

- not the four-castor things one uses in a supermarket! 8-}

But due to health/strength considerations, I now need to see if I can get that down to a single such trolley plus no more than 2-3 kgs carried. I'm good living off simple rations, and stuff you can just add water to, even if cold, for a few days, if need be. Any advice?

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

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[Greco]

F**king beautiful!

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[kittygrrl]

a good sock can make or break a hike-https://i.pinimg.com/736x/99/1b/cd/991bcddcf202ee8b8a90dbf4a584db53.jpg

[kittygrrl]

rei co-op-great little tent for $99-https://www.rei.com/assets/drsp/2017/q1/brand/rei-co-op/tent-videos/halfdome-vid-sm/live.jpg

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

I want to try making one this springDUY-npgeArE&t=11s

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This would be fun to make-maybe when spring hits

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Lonnie continues to teach me things i didn't know or forgotten since i lived in Alaska

[kittygrrl]

teDrCtxJp24enjoyed...he's right, my Morakniv is ok but not great...i think i need another

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[Signmypapyrus]

Ah, this is a great thread! I lived remotely in MT and only had a wood stove— no bathroom, no kitchen, nothing (I had access to them). I haven’t primitively camped since 2011, but I want to since I live in CO and live near WY and MT (MT is my personal fave). I’m also planning solitary trips to Iceland and a longer trip to Mongolia.

Question: In the winter on short hikes (like 5 miles), I hike in my Ariat H2O All Terrains. I like them since they give me good arch support and they’re water proof. I am thinking of buying a different boot. I have awful arches and ankles from riding horses. Suggestions?

[kittygrrl]

Ah, this is a great thread! I lived remotely in MT and only had a wood stove— no bathroom, no kitchen, nothing (I had access to them). I haven’t primitively camped since 2011, but I want to since I live in CO and live near WY and MT (MT is my personal fave). I’m also planning solitary trips to Iceland and a longer trip to Mongolia.

Question: In the winter on short hikes (like 5 miles), I hike in my Ariat H2O All Terrains. I like them since they give me good arch support and they’re water proof. I am thinking of buying a different boot. I have awful arches and ankles from riding horses. Suggestions?

What an interesting life you've had Signmypapyrus, you must share! Going to Iceland would be a dream come true, i hope you get there! As far as hiking boots..i've never had any foot problems other then a blister or two but i prefer light hiking boots in general...terrain is always something to consider..i love the mountain hiking & camping in the Cascades...Rei had some great equipment albeit a little bit pricey but they have some great thoughts on hiking boots..you might want to consider what they have to say- https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/staff-picks-best-hiking-boots . Don't forget good :sock:. And pls let us know what you decide on!:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

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https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7f/00/74/7f00747182eaca4b1c3b33243b71e7f3--go-camping-camping-ideas.jpg on occasion when camping high in the Cascades it crossed my mind as i turned off my lamp..in the dark, my fingers would curl around my bear spray and the 357..breath a sign of relief and drift..

[kittygrrl]

my latest venture-smoking salmonhttp://countrywoodsmoke.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IndianCandy.jpgyou would think having lived in Alaska i'd have been on it..but no, way too busy (at the time)..but i love salmon jerky(ie. indian candy), so i thought i'd give it a try now..luckily the thunderstorm didn't interfere

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

Someone asked me if bear spray really works. Yes and no, if it's black bear maybe, if it's not determined, grizzly forget it..but with the right gun.bear spray and lucky timing you could get enough time to run for it..best to have a plan..just in case..make sure to tie your food away from campsite and up in a tree..don't cook or eat where you sleep, ever, have a cook camp at least 100 yards away from where you sleep..i never had a problem in Alaska, but the bears in the Cascades have no fear, so be careful there.

[Femmewench]

Someone asked me if bear spray really works. Yes and no, if it's black bear maybe, if it's not determined, grizzly forget it..but with the right gun.bear spray and lucky timing you could get enough time to run for it..best to have a plan..just in case..make sure to tie your food away from campsite and up in a tree..don't cook or eat where you sleep, ever, have a cook camp at least 100 yards away from where you sleep..i never had a problem in Alaska, but the bears in the Cascades have no fear, so be careful there.

I have bear spray for self defense rather than bears.

[kittygrrl]

I have bear spray for self defense rather than bears.

You might want to consider using Pepper Spray for the two-legged variety of bear..it's more potent:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

have it yfPf9QTJqbMbut harvesting my own would be a gas!

[Femmewench]

You might want to consider using Pepper Spray for the two-legged variety of bear..it's more potent:hangloose:

It's my understanding that bear spray can be purchased anywhere. In some states you have to go to a specific dealer to get pepper spray. And frankly, for me it's like carrying an umbrella; insurance I won't need it. It's like keeping the flashlight/truncheon next to my bed.

[kittygrrl]

It's my understanding that bear spray can be purchased anywhere. In some states you have to go to a specific dealer to get pepper spray. And frankly, for me it's like carrying an umbrella; insurance I won't need it. It's like keeping the flashlight/truncheon next to my bed.

good to know Femmewench:hangloose:..i have both. the pepper spray is on a chain.

[kittygrrl]

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[kittygrrl]

I want to try making one this springDUY-npgeArE&t=11s

Started to do this but was in a hurry and ended up doing a Swedish torch instead..this method is a different version of the same and would work in the woods if you were in a pinch or just love working wood....someone just reminded me about it and i will probably do it this weekend and use it in the firepit to brew some coffee and if you let it burn to embers- biscuits..also on second thought you might want to tie it in two places if you plan on using it for awhile because once the fire hits the boundary of the wire the wood under it will collapse..the swedish torch is much more stable..but it will be fun to try out

[kittygrrl]

just buying..(a) 2lb Hudson Bay Sport Utility Axe w/18" curved handlehttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1725/8891/products/20180613_161357_480x480.jpg?v=1529370502worked one the other day just to get a feel..and i liked it- also bought a waterstone 400/1000 from Amazon. I have a Japanese waterstone but it's for knife sharpening

[kittygrrl]

Started to do this but was in a hurry and ended up doing a Swedish torch instead..this method is a different version of the same and would work in the woods if you were in a pinch or just love working wood....someone just reminded me about it and i will probably do it this weekend and use it in the firepit to brew some coffee and if you let it burn to embers- biscuits..also on second thought you might want to tie it in two places if you plan on using it for awhile because once the fire hits the boundary of the wire the wood under it will collapse..the swedish torch is much more stable..but it will be fun to try out
also wanted to add~> i look for the shagbark of a hickory or poplar but love apple too..we don't have much pine here unless it's on purpose.. i use snags, only in an emergency would i cut down something living

[kittygrrl]

my criteria for a camp knife-

full tang/high carbon steel blade
belt friendly
90 degree spine/throws good spark
non-coated
grind-scandi
keeps edge
batons wood w/o problems
fits my hand

[kittygrrl]

4ksyivTxZzwRay Mears

[kittygrrl]

Just picked up a Le Duck neck knife. The sheath has a unique locking system that takes a bit to get used to but not bad. Nice blade shape, light. The one drawback is when grabbing it from sheath I can't get a full grip on it..i've not used it yet, this is just my first impression. https://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/32001250/images/oecpicldb-20.jpgCheck it out.
Blade: 2.5" / 6.4cm
Overall: 6.25" / 16.0cm
Handle: Rubberized TPR
Sheath: Polyproylene
Lanyard: Black 550 Paracord
Weight: 3.0oz / 85g

[homoe]

And what pray tell does one do with a Le Duck neck knife....:blink:



I'm not one of those "outdoorsy" type butches! I don't fish, hunt, or camp..:blush:

[kittygrrl]

And what pray tell does one do with a Le Duck neck knife....:blink:



I'm not one of those "outdoorsy" type butches! I don't fish, hunt, or camp..:blush:

i just find a neck knife more useful then a folder especially in camp..especially when it's cold or rainy and i'm trying to pull-out a folder to cut paracord, make some tinder, make dinner or anything around camp that needs a knife..i like the access

[homoe]

i just find a neck knife more useful then a folder especially in camp..especially when it's cold or rainy and i'm trying to pull-out a folder to cut paracord, make some tinder, make dinner or anything around camp that needs a knife..i like the access


folder, paracord, tinder, this is all Greek to me............DINNER now you're talking sister.........:eating:

[kittygrrl]

folder, paracord, tinder, this is all Greek to me............DINNER now you're talking sister.........:eating:

:hangloose:@homoe

also...fyi..even on a day hike, take a survival kit..expect to get lost or to have an accident.-keep your pack in your car and keep it lighter so you won't be tempted to leave it behind!:byebye:

[homoe]

:hangloose:@homoe

also...fyi..even on a day hike, take a survival kit..expect to get lost or to have an accident.-keep your pack in your car and keep it lighter so you won't be tempted to leave it behind!:byebye:

Oh I'd say I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to this thread........perhaps there is a Bushcraft For Dummies edition I could pick up?

[kittygrrl]

Oh I'd say I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to this thread........perhaps there is a Bushcraft For Dummies edition I could pick up?

there are a few good books on Bushcraft..even an audiobook.

favoriteZrOKjDZOtkA&start_radio=1&list=RDZrOKjDZOtkA&t=11while i'm setting up camp

[kittygrrl]

My next challenge is mushrooms.. a skill i'll need for an extended stay in the woods.

[homoe]

My next challenge is mushrooms.. a skill i'll need for an extended stay in the woods.



Good luck on the mushroom hunt!


Just make sure while you're attempting to find mushrooms to eat that something BIGGER doesn't come along and tries to eat you......:|

[homoe]

https://secure.i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01979/bear-portrait_1979331i.jpg

Good luck on the mushroom hunt!


Just make sure while you're attempting to find mushrooms to eat that something BIGGER doesn't come along and tries to eat you......:|

[kittygrrl]

https://secure.i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01979/bear-portrait_1979331i.jpg

Not too worried about bears where i live, but copperheads...still working on it...mushroom season is almost over..not much out there but it will still be interesting.

[homoe]

https://i.imgur.com/RkaJhx7.jpg


You MUST really want mushrooms bad to face running into something like this!

[kittygrrl]

https://i.imgur.com/RkaJhx7.jpg


You MUST really want mushrooms bad to face running into something like this!

ha:| can't imagine a worse nightmare!

[homoe]

https://www.heinnie.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bushcraft-kit.jpg


Who even knew there was such a thing.......:blink:

[kittygrrl]

https://www.heinnie.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bushcraft-kit.jpg


Who even knew there was such a thing.......:blink:

omg homoe, you are just full of surprises:eatinghersheybar: i will have to check out the kit but the knife-a Mora Carbon is a nice knife..it's great in camp & out..i love it..it's a great first knife..you did good(f)

[homoe]

ha:| can't imagine a worse nightmare!


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUIye4GVAAA45n-.jpg



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!

[kittygrrl]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUIye4GVAAA45n-.jpg



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!

exactly why i don't camp alone anymore:tea: np w/bears, big problems w/2 legged kind..i'm afraid there isn't a gun big enough to make me feel safe, you have to sleep sometime. i thought of trip wires but they aren't reliable if someone is looking for them..no easy answers:pirate-steer:

[homoe]

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d4/d5/87/d4d587ee3009bf82176689a34b1ad14f--viking-clothing-historical-clothing.jpg


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

[kittygrrl]

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

the only thing!

[homoe]

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/57/f6/16/57f616f0c248524f805f9558c831bb79--bushcraft-camping-camping-survival.jpg

Now this intrigues me given my fondness for eating right out of the carton with plastic utensils and tossing everything into the nearest trash can!

Are these made from heavy branches/twigs? Inquiring minds are dying to know....

[kittygrrl]

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/57/f6/16/57f616f0c248524f805f9558c831bb79--bushcraft-camping-camping-survival.jpg

Now this intrigues me given my fondness for eating right out of the carton with plastic utensils and tossing everything into the nearest trash can!

Are these made from heavy branches/twigs? Inquiring minds are dying to know....

willows or wild grape vine i'm guessing..or very young poplar..perhaps vine maple(in your neck of the woods)

[kittygrrl]

willows or wild grape vine i'm guessing..or very young poplar..perhaps vine maple(in your neck of the woods)

also..fyi, on second thoughts..you should strip the bark off of any tree or tree branch you will be using for a makeshift grill etc (before you begin making) as bark will(often)give a bitter or unpleasant flavor to anything you are grilling. Also do remember to soak your wood a good 30mins to 1hr. so that you don't burn away your grill before your food is cooked.

[homoe]

also..fyi, on second thoughts..you should strip the bark off of any tree or tree branch you will be using for a makeshift grill etc (before you begin making) as bark will(often)give a bitter or unpleasant flavor to anything you are grilling. Also do remember to soak your wood a good 30mins to 1hr. so that you don't burn away your grill before your food is cooked.

Oh, so the concept is similar to Skewer Sticks always soak before using..

[homoe]

https://rethinksurvival.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/edible-vs-poisonous-mushrooms.jpg




Any helpful tips concerning this would be GREATLY appreciated.........one wrong decision could mean curtains for homoe...:|

[kittygrrl]

https://rethinksurvival.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/edible-vs-poisonous-mushrooms.jpg




Any helpful tips concerning this would be GREATLY appreciated.........one wrong decision could mean curtains for homoe...:|

1st rule-even if you are certain you KNOW a mushroom. Never eat the whole thing. Eat a small bit of it and wait an hour. If nothing goes wrong, it might be ok. Get a good guidebook>>https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5154Zten8TL._SX280_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg, join a wild mushroom club..i'll post some other things i'm learning as i go along:byebye:

[homoe]

Thank you kittygrrl that sounds like excellent advice and I shall follow it to the letter................

[homoe]

Sometimes it’s not enough to master every bushcraft skill if your mental state isn’t suited for the outdoors.


I'm thinking this just may apply to me.........:|

[kittygrrl]

Sometimes it’s not enough to master every bushcraft skill if your mental state isn’t suited for the outdoors.


I'm thinking this just may apply to me.........:|

not every skill, but surely mushroom hunting would be fun?..besides it could come in handly:byebye:

[kittygrrl]

Thank you kittygrrl that sounds like excellent advice and I shall follow it to the letter................

(nodding head vigorously) yes, of course homoe..i can imagine you writing down every word..:praying:...:|...:byebye:

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwJ6hGdE_1yWn7NDSmW7VnAPJSA6-z0pGwnCNoqOAEjA2d4v1U


Yes perhaps mushrooms indeed.....:hangloose:

[homoe]

In bushcraft, matches and lighters are luxury, but not unheard of entirely. Other methods should always be in your arsenal of knowledge. Bushcrafters learn how to make fire from a fire drill, striking rocks to form a spark, and the use of a mirror to reflect sunlight on tinder until it smolders...

Who knew there were so many ways to play with fire.....

[kittygrrl]

tips for locating a good campsite-
near portable water
higher ground
(look for)a natural windbreak
(a)level clearing, surrounded by trees on all four sides-for privacy & weather
look up-do not camp under Widow makers-dead tree limbs & dead standing trees
clear site of any sharp rocks or debris that could damage tent
also-don't set up campsite on a game trail for obvious reasons!
https://www.switchbacktravel.com/sites/default/files/Camping%20chairs%202018%20%28m%29.jpg

[kittygrrl]

n1Dm7ZseWh0this looks sweet, i have a mickey mouse one..maybe Santa:byebye:

[homoe]

:eating:......

Critters and wood animals love your food, so rig a system to put all of your perishables into a pack or bundle that you can hang from a high branch on a tree. It’s important to get the food off the ground and away from your tent, as animals are likely to approach you because of your proximity to a food supply. :|

[homoe]

https://www.natureoutside.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ResqLink-179x300.jpg


PLBs send a signal directly to authorities. This is unlike the consumer “SPOT” product. The beacon transmits a 406 MHz signal to satellites overhead. The beacon includes your location in the transmission from its onboard GPS receiver. It also has a bright strobe light that operates when the beacon is active.

There is no subscription fee for a PLB, but you must register it with NOAA after you purchase it. Note that it is a violation of federal law to misuse a PLB. They are only for emergencies where a life, a limb, or eyesight is in jeopardy.

[homoe]

https://www.thebugoutbagguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/best-hiking-headlamp-intro2.png






Any suggestions on these kittygrrl? I certainly don't want to be lost in the dark....

[kittygrrl]

https://www.natureoutside.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ResqLink-179x300.jpg


PLBs send a signal directly to authorities. This is unlike the consumer “SPOT” product. The beacon transmits a 406 MHz signal to satellites overhead. The beacon includes your location in the transmission from its onboard GPS receiver. It also has a bright strobe light that operates when the beacon is active.

There is no subscription fee for a PLB, but you must register it with NOAA after you purchase it. Note that it is a violation of federal law to misuse a PLB. They are only for emergencies where a life, a limb, or eyesight is in jeopardy.

yes..i've wanted one for over a year now, but couldn't justify the purchase since i'm haven't been camping for too years now..whenever(i'm missing it too much) i go to the backyard and split wood..it kinda helps ..great post homoe:flowers:

[homoe]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71GLV5tdBnL._SX425_.jpg




I've heard that Santa has a fresh supply of these this year..:hangloose:

[homoe]

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/asstd2/landarmy04.jpg



if you get your axe stuck in, rather than struggle to get it out, lift the log up, still on the axe, to full height, flip it round and bring the axe back to your chopping block, axe back (rear) down. This forces the stuck log down onto the axe and usually splits it first time.

Who doesn't appreciate a good "wood chopping" tip or two!

[homoe]

:eating:......

Critters and wood animals love your food, so rig a system to put all of your perishables into a pack or bundle that you can hang from a high branch on a tree. It’s important to get the food off the ground and away from your tent, as animals are likely to approach you because of your proximity to a food supply. :|

Let's be honest, IF I'm without food and you've got some, the chances of my proximity to you are going to be very good.......:eating:

[homoe]

FU7wZQ63dsc







The 5 C's of Christmas...........:santa1:

[homoe]

yes..i've wanted one for over a year now, but couldn't justify the purchase since i'm haven't been camping for too years now..whenever(i'm missing it too much) i go to the backyard and split wood..it kinda helps ..great post homoe:flowers:



.....:woodchop: Glad it works for you

[homoe]

Hands-free — the ability to use both hands is a major advantage over a flashlight, and for certain activities like climbing, hands-free is imperative. Even around the campsite where a lantern can provide general hands-free lighting, the ability to easily direct extra light wherever you'd like, with just a nod of your head, is an advantage.
Beam Distance — This can be a big asset for finding things in the dark, such as the poorly marked trail back to your car or campsite and helps avoid falling over any dead bodies or running into serial killers:|
Compact and Lightweight — they are easy to fit in your pack, and the lightest weigh less than an ounce.
Durable — many of the higher quality lights are built tough, offering water resistance sufficient to operate in sustained rain storms.

[kittygrrl]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71GLV5tdBnL._SX425_.jpg




I've heard that Santa has a fresh supply of these this year..:hangloose:

homoe, one(moi)wishes:phonegab:....just hoping i don't find a lump of coal instead:praying:

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3MAj5GKMGZRiG_Yf0Pf625d9odNJe6 0k5VX7N6XUsDF8iAjlR

Handkerchief (if you get stuck out in cold weather your nose will run like a faucet!) general purpose rag, hand towel, emergency toilet paper,neck or face scarf, tourniquet,Bandage/Ace Bandage,patching material for torn clothing or backpacks, strainer for salty water,protection while grabbing hot pot handles, and a dish rag


A typical cotton bandanna only weighs an ounce, so for a small amount of weight, you get a lot of function. If you need to clean and re-use it, just rinse it in a stream, lake or river. To sterilize it or to remove grease, boil it in water for a couple of minutes and you're ready to go.Also, carry your bandanna in a zip lock bag or other waterproof container to keep it dry until needed.

[homoe]

Use the corkscrew on your Swiss Army Knife to undo stubborn knots....



Of course then, at the end of the day, use it for its intended purpose of opening a nice bottle of wine.

By all means if you've survived the hike to finding a campsite, putting up a tent, locating a water source, etc etc by all means kick back and indulge .....:wine:

[kittygrrl]

https://www.thebugoutbagguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/best-hiking-headlamp-intro2.png






Any suggestions on these kittygrrl? I certainly don't want to be lost in the dark....

homoe .. i like the tactikka+. I hear there are better ones but i'm happy with mine.

[homoe]

A cheap way to keep carbon steel knives and axes lubricated and rust-free is to use common store-bought Mineral Oil or Petroleum Jelly.


Petroleum Jelly can also be used in other ways for bushcrafting. Petroleum Jelly combined with cotton balls makes a great tinder that's easily ignited with the spark of a firesteel. And with all these sparks flying about should a romantic encounter happen, all the better....:blush:

[kittygrrl]

A cheap way to keep carbon steel knives and axes lubricated and rust-free is to use common store-bought Mineral Oil or Petroleum Jelly.


Petroleum Jelly can also be used in other ways for bushcrafting. Petroleum Jelly combined with cotton balls makes a great tinder that's easily ignited with the spark of a firesteel. And with all these sparks flying about should a romantic encounter happen, all the better....:blush:

you can use bee's wax or candle wax . good thoughts homoe:rrose:

[homoe]

Throwing sticks or rocks is pretty much the simplest weapon you can get.



Throwing a heavy stick or rock with a good aim can be effective for killing small animals like rabbits but definitely not to be used against larger animals that will simply be angered by your actions.:|

[kittygrrl]

Throwing sticks or rocks is pretty much the simplest weapon you can get.



Throwing a heavy stick or rock with a good aim can be effective for killing small animals like rabbits but definitely not to be used against larger animals that will simply be angered by your actions.:|

there is hunter-gatherer weaponry which uses a set of throwing sticks..if caught in the wild i would want to have fish hooks..live near a river and have a garden...i lived in a teepee on some pasture land in hawaii for a year or so ..no river but i had a faucet..a small garden and very little else.

[homoe]

I am so glad you enjoyed your year!

For me however just the thought of living WITHOUT modern convinces like HOT water, electricity, indoor plumbing, etc etc makes me shudder....


I can't even imagine not having a range/microwave nor a well stocked refrigerator to grab from! :|

[kittygrrl]

I am so glad you enjoyed your year!

For me however just the thought of living WITHOUT modern convinces like HOT water, electricity, indoor plumbing, etc etc makes me shudder....


I can't even imagine not having a range/microwave nor a well stocked refrigerator to grab from! :|

it was too expensive to do laundry at washateria..i became very good(under a faucet) w a bar of soap and a rock..it's not hard life, there's a rhythm to it..i wanted for nothing

[homoe]

:carride:


If you're car camping, take along a 5 gal plastic pail and a new toilet plunger and wallah you have a wash machine. Remember to always use biodegradable soap.

[homoe]

An ice chest works well for a laundry tub, and it has a lid! You can pick it up and use a bit of elbow grease to shake the suds/soap around.


I would think one of those Styrofoam ones, which would cost only a couple of bucks, would work just as well as the insulated thermos type coolers.

[kittygrrl]

An ice chest works well for a laundry tub, and it has a lid! You can pick it up and use a bit of elbow grease to shake the suds/soap around.


I would think one of those Styrofoam ones, which would cost only a couple of bucks, would work just as well as the insulated thermos type coolers.

If you're car camping, take along a 5 gal plastic pail and a new toilet plunger and wallah you have a wash machine. Remember to always use biodegradable soap.


whoa, homoe, i'm impressed..worthy options to consider. Also forgot to mention before going to pasture:blush: i camped on the locals beach on maui for around 4 mos..just a little beach locals camped in, if you weren't homegrown they'd run you off..it was cool..but way too much party there..i need quiet

[homoe]

In bushcraft, matches and lighters are luxury, but not unheard of entirely. Other methods should always be in your arsenal of knowledge. Bushcrafters learn how to make fire from a fire drill, striking rocks to form a spark, and the use of a mirror to reflect sunlight on tinder until it smolders...

Who knew there were so many ways to play with fire.....


It’s not much good starting a fire if you can’t keep it going, so it’s essential to first collect some materials that will both set alight and keep burning. You’ll need both tinder and kindling. Tinder is what is used to start a fire and kindling keeps it burning.

Tinder
Cotton wool, paper, dry leaves, straw and dry grass, pine needles, dandelion head, jute twine fibers, alcohol-based sanitizing wipe, cattails, tinder fungus
Kindling
Twigs leaves and branches, logs, dry leaves and bark

[kittygrrl]

It’s not much good starting a fire if you can’t keep it going, so it’s essential to first collect some materials that will both set alight and keep burning. You’ll need both tinder and kindling. Tinder is what is used to start a fire and kindling keeps it burning.

Tinder
Cotton wool, paper, dry leaves, straw and dry grass, pine needles, dandelion head, jute twine fibers, alcohol-based sanitizing wipe, cattails, tinder fungus
Kindling
Twigs leaves and branches, logs, dry leaves and bark

good points homoe, of course if you are winter camping dry tinder etc may be hard to come by, this is whenhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ10nh3_viWF-thU1E1OwxfW2BNWgfc7yylXJhGPvnxA8f_yZUZYw char cloth, flint, and a striker in your fire kit will make all the difference. I've never worried too much about making fire, my fire kit is major overkill but if i didn't have it for some odd reason i always carry https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR3r5_Sq-kYt1ZHZCiuK5HCdsjnSQ8LYEAvpTLZSthssN63uBI7aAa knife and ferro rod..Got in a habit of doing that when i lived in Alaska. Up there it gets scary cold and there is no way you will survive the night without basic prep.

[homoe]

What Hygiene products are essentials?
Do Bring....
Unscented, alcohol-based gel hand sanitizer,biodegradable soap
toothbrush,toothpaste, dental floss (doubles as string in a pinch), cotton bandana or washcloth,unscented moist towelettes or baby wipes, quick-dry microfiber pack towel, toilet paper in its own plastic bag (or: ditch it and use leaves, snow, and smooth stones), A menstrual cup (if necessary) or feminine hygiene products and a sealable plastic bag to carry them out.

On a personal note may I suggest good old Arm & Hammer Baking Soda instead of toothpaste? Several years back when it was reported that most toothpastes contain some form of humectant, to prevent the paste from becoming dry and chalky usually in the form of Glycerol or Propylene Glycol and even tho the concentration of these ingredients is not enough to function effectively as an antifreeze, I've never used it since.

Besides it's cheaper and weighs less..just estimate the amount you think you'll need and put in a plastic zip-lock bag!

[homoe]

Do Not Bring....

Deodorant (smells attract woodland creatures)

Shampoo (bad for the environment)

Razors (embrace the beard, or let your legs go)

Mirrors (clunky and easily broken)

Non-biodegradable products (bad for the environment)

“Disposable” products that you’ll have to carry out (bulky and cumbersome)

[homoe]

Hand sanitizer is a compact and lightweight way to kick germs’ butts. Doctors wash or sanitize (or sometimes both) their hands whenever they see a new patient. Hikers should do the same after going to the bathroom and before cooking or eating meals. If you don’t, the germs on your fingers will end up in your eyes or mouth. Hikers are quick to blame trail illnesses on contaminated drinking water, but hand-to-mouth infection is a frequent culprit too. Because washing with soap and water isn’t always convenient or available, carry a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. This clear gel contains a small concentration of ethyl alcohol that kills germs on contact. Just add a dime-size drop to your palm, rub your hands together vigorously, and wait 20 to 30 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate.

[homoe]

The different fishing technique you can apply (depending on the body of water and type of fish you wish to catch) could be the difference between eating and starving....:|


Try using your bare hands or a spear if all else fails............:fishingboot:

[kittygrrl]

The different fishing technique you can apply (depending on the body of water and type of fish you wish to catch) could be the difference between eating and starving....:|


Try using your bare hands or a spear if all else fails............:fishingboot:

jsimUZ_G3tEcool...make sure to include fish hooks in your survival pack. for bait, dig for worms or if it's warm use a grasshopper (sorry worm, sorry grasshopper)
:(

[homoe]

The different fishing technique you can apply (depending on the body of water and type of fish you wish to catch) could be the difference between eating and starving....:|


Try using your bare hands or a spear if all else fails............:fishingboot:

In all honesty and truth be told, I prefer my fish via fish n chips, in a newspaper lined basket with coleslaw and tartar sauce served at a nice fish mongers place......

[homoe]

The different fishing technique you can apply (depending on the body of water and type of fish you wish to catch) could be the difference between eating and starving....:|


Try using your bare hands or a spear if all else fails............:fishingboot:

I really can't feature me plunging my well groomed hands and nails nor wading into a stream with a spear BUT I guess if it was either that or starve I just might..........

[homoe]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zd2a5QKORJc/hqdefault.jpg

[homoe]

http://www.smartcarsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Guest_checking_in_at_the_Glenroyal_reception.jpg


One made a break for it and ended up here.............

[homoe]

jsimUZ_G3tEcool...make sure to include fish hooks in your survival pack. for bait, dig for worms or if it's warm use a grasshopper (sorry worm, sorry grasshopper)
:(



Thanks so much, I had no idea..:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

Thanks so much, I had no idea..:hangloose:...:|......really? using it soon? :)

[homoe]

...:|......really? using it soon? :)



Oh, prolly not until spring I would think........:giggle:

[homoe]

This is a must!

They’re small, lightweight, and take up little space and could virtually save your life should you get lost, hurt, stranded, etc etc :|


I remember years ago having something similar for obscene or unwanted phone calls but with modern technology such as caller ID and *69 it was relegated obsolete!

[kittygrrl]

_EzGfug8A2shey buddy(homoe), thought about you while watching this video:eatinghersheybar:wondering..."what would homoe do?*%!"..besides leave :) ..better bring that whistle :)

[homoe]

_EzGfug8A2shey buddy(homoe), thought about you while watching this video:eatinghersheybar:wondering..."what would homoe do?*%!"..besides leave :) ..better bring that whistle :)



..........:|...............

[kittygrrl]

..........:|...............i'm game let's go:byebye:

[ksrainbow]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushcraft

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Award_(Girl_Scouts_of_the_USA)

My Gold Award was presented to me during my Wyoming Trek of 1974... We spent 6 weeks at Ten Sleep Wyoming the home of the National Girl Scout Center West. It (at the time) was a First Class Award.

I appreciate your continual education and experience/s that you share here! I enjoy and share many of your posts/videos/review with many of my Gold Star First Class *74 !

I hope the links work?


Ks-

[kittygrrl]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushcraft

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Award_(Girl_Scouts_of_the_USA)

My Gold Award was presented to me during my Wyoming Trek of 1974... We spent 6 weeks at Ten Sleep Wyoming the home of the National Girl Scout Center West. It (at the time) was a First Class Award.

I appreciate your continual education and experience/s that you share here! I enjoy and share many of your posts/videos/review with many of my Gold Star First Class *74 !

I hope the links work?


Ks-

Ks so happy what you find here is helping you and your kids! woo:praying:

[kittygrrl]

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The 5 C's of Christmas...........:santa1:

didn't see this post-without seeing the video let me see if i can cover the 5(my way)

Cover
Container
Cutting
Cordage
Combustion

damn:| this is about survival not xmas :praying:

[kittygrrl]

sipping chaga tea..goddess sent- if you're in the bushhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfUydecP6IAklR5uW2FMJ6qHHIr3Pyl TKEogan_s7t-vczp5kqalso good for tinder

[homoe]

sipping chaga tea..goddess sent- if you're in the bushhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfUydecP6IAklR5uW2FMJ6qHHIr3Pyl TKEogan_s7t-vczp5kqalso good for tinder


Yes, I suppose tea is a good choice but perhaps something to take the chill off as well?

Perhaps such as a snort of brandy?

[homoe]

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Now I must say, it has to be a very CLOSE friend who lets you put their cold toes on your warm belly........

[kittygrrl]

Yes, I suppose tea is a good choice but perhaps something to take the chill off as well?

Perhaps such as a snort of brandy?

perhaps more:tea:

[homoe]

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A helpful tip in case one needs a water chaser ............

[kittygrrl]

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A helpful tip in case one needs a water chaser ............

great idea..i'm going to include some ziplocs in my emergency & bug-out bags! Thanks buddy!:hangloose:

[homoe]

great idea..i'm going to include some ziplocs in my emergency & bug-out bags! Thanks buddy!:hangloose:




Another helpful tip..NEVER use yellow snow..:|

[kittygrrl]

Another helpful tip..NEVER use yellow snow..:|

ew.......:bicycle:..no

[homoe]

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Perhaps after hearing this we should stick to non-alcoholic beverages after all.

[homoe]

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Talk about your multi usage, who knew!

[homoe]

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While Wind Milling sounds good in theory and helps warms up one's hands BUT couldn't that lead to the following injury..


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[kittygrrl]

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Perhaps after hearing this we should stick to non-alcoholic beverages after all.

wow..didn't know a beer could be so dangerous..it's not, unless it's cold out and you're lost:praying: great video homoe!

[kittygrrl]

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[homoe]

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He seems an experience bushcrafter and it took him a considerable amount of time to construct that hut. Just imagine how long it would take an novice like me to construct one..:|

[kittygrrl]

He seems an experience bushcrafter and it took him a considerable amount of time to construct that hut. Just imagine how long it would take an novice like me to construct one..:|

homoe, methinks, doth protest too much...you're a detail person..i'm confident you would be able to do it handily if needed:byebye:

[homoe]

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........:blush:............

[homoe]

...

See mother was right....ALWAYS wash your hands!!

[kittygrrl]

...

See mother was right....ALWAYS wash your hands!!

::tapping camo boot::no doubt you remembered the individual sanitizer wipes?!@&!?:kettlepot:

[homoe]

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This is excellent if simple advice that could mean the difference between spending a cold night shriving alone OR a warm night cozy & snug as a bug in a rug!

[homoe]

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[kittygrrl]

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:goodpost:

[kittygrrl]

just picked up a Kershaw 8700BLK 2-2/5-Inch Black-Oxide Folderhttps://tshop.r10s.com/08d/7c3/809c/38ca/40b4/d4d0/d00d/114ce7a25f54ab3a294fac.gifb.a

[homoe]

just picked up a Kershaw 8700BLK 2-2/5-Inch Black-Oxide Folderhttps://tshop.r10s.com/08d/7c3/809c/38ca/40b4/d4d0/d00d/114ce7a25f54ab3a294fac.gifb.a


And a Kershaw 8700BLK 2-2/5-Inch Black-Oxide Folder would be used for what?

[homoe]

just picked up a Kershaw 8700BLK 2-2/5-Inch Black-Oxide Folderhttps://tshop.r10s.com/08d/7c3/809c/38ca/40b4/d4d0/d00d/114ce7a25f54ab3a294fac.gifb.a

And WHY are you buying something like this WHEN it's so close to Christmas?
Perhaps Santa was bringing it........:santa1:

[kittygrrl]

And WHY are you buying something like this WHEN it's so close to Christmas?
Perhaps Santa was bringing it........:santa1:

umm my Santa doesn't like his princess w any kind of edged weapon, even biters..but i'm pretty good with anything edged ..taught by the best and carried one in my boot in the day..to answer your question, it's legal most everywhere except a govt building, will fit anywhere, and i do mean anywhere ...i have a few but always looking for more:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

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This is excellent if simple advice that could mean the difference between spending a cold night shriving alone OR a warm night cozy & snug as a bug in a rug!
great video!!! right on:hangloose:

[homoe]

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Of course experienced bushcrafters will know all this, but to a novice like myself, it's essential information to start with.......

[kittygrrl]

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Of course experienced bushcrafters will know all this, but to a novice like myself, it's essential information to start with.......

hey homoe...you never learn it all..you've given me some good ideas and i'm grateful...this is a good video..i would like to add when you are buying a container for water, make it stainless and 32oz. Most purification tabs are meant for 32oz of water. When you are in survival mode, you don't want to have to figure out how many tablets or half tablets or quarter tablets will clean your water. Too much will make you sick and too little can make you sick. k.i.s-applies :)

[homoe]

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Duct Tape, who knew!

[homoe]

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[homoe]

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[kittygrrl]

camps in her van and sometimes in a tentZVMqAT68VLEshe may climb_9ggVO432cwbouldering

[homoe]

I get dizzy and woozie just thinking about mountain climbing.....:seeingstars:

[kittygrrl]

I get dizzy and woozie just thinking about mountain climbing.....:seeingstars:
i've never done any but would like to..i've no problem with heights at one point i worked (in a harness) 4 bucks high literally teetering in the wind, ..and (learned to) never look down:hangloose:

[homoe]

Chemical Warmers

:cold:

Besides dressing in layers another trick to keep warm on the chilliest of days is to use a heated chalk bag or chemical warmers. Strap a body warmer (basically, a bigger version of a hand warmer; like Grabber’s “Peel N Stick” body warmer) to your chest near your heart to keep core toasty. By keeping your heart warm, you’re warming all the blood being pumped to your extremities. Just don’t put the body warmer directly on your skin because it can burn you. Try perhaps by putting it on the outside of your sports bra.

[kittygrrl]

Chemical Warmers

:cold:

Besides dressing in layers another trick to keep warm on the chilliest of days is to use a heated chalk bag or chemical warmers. Strap a body warmer (basically, a bigger version of a hand warmer; like Grabber’s “Peel N Stick” body warmer) to your chest near your heart to keep core toasty. By keeping your heart warm, you’re warming all the blood being pumped to your extremities. Just don’t put the body warmer directly on your skin because it can burn you. Try perhaps by putting it on the outside of your sports bra.

interesting ...i don't think i've ever saw anything like that..only foot & hand warmers..but a GREAT idea!

[homoe]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/714yw%2Bk2CkL._SL1362_.jpg

[homoe]

Tense and relax muscles for a while - the passive equivalent of getting some exercise. Go for a pee - your body is heating that extra water for no reason. Drink something hot or warm. Sit close beside another person, cozy up 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]

Tense and relax muscles for a while - the passive equivalent of getting some exercise. Go for a pee - your body is heating that extra water for no reason. Drink something hot or warm. Sit close beside another person, cozy up 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:100% wool blankets built for two, very little or no clothing(better) do not rub frozen skin, just gently press into cold skin w/warm body

[homoe]

100% wool blankets built for two, very little or no clothing(better) do not rub frozen skin, just gently press into cold skin w/warm body

:deepthoughts:...

Oh, so the "very little or no clothing" helps absorbs heat directly from person to person without losing body heat through layers of clothing right?

[RockOn]

make a little rocket stove ... great for outdoors ... check out youtube ... tons of clever ideas on DIY rocket stoves ... there are about seven I would love to make

or

huddle with your dogs - make a puppy pile ... they will enjoy it too

[homoe]

make a little rocket stove ... great for outdoors ... check out youtube ... tons of clever ideas on DIY rocket stoves ... there are about seven I would love to make

or

huddle with your dogs - make a puppy pile ... they will enjoy it too

Dogs are nice, but I'd much rather "huddle" with femmes and prefer a pile of hot blooded women, just saying........:tease:

[homoe]

100% wool blankets built for two, very little or no clothing(better) do not rub frozen skin, just gently press into cold skin w/warm body



Hope all that doesn't lead to Spontaneous Combustion...........:blush:

[RockOn]

everyone has their preferences
:)

[homoe]

everyone has their preferences
:)



SO very true! One man's meat is another man's poison....

[cathexis]

Hope all that doesn't lead to Spontaneous Combustion...........:blush:


or anaphylaxis..................

[homoe]

Bushcraft centres on the study of nature. The stars in the heavens are part of nature, even if they are less tangible than the ground beneath our feet or the trees, plants and animals that surround us in the great outdoors.

Studying the sky is interesting in its own right. It’s a source of great beauty.

:moonstars:

Plus what is more romantic than sitting and looking up at the moon and stars?!

[kittygrrl]

Dogs are nice, but I'd much rather "huddle" with femmes and prefer a pile of hot blooded women, just saying........:tease: when i'm cold i'm not going to be particular..puppy pile, kitty pile, my choice is any pile available!..seldom will you be able to choose (your option) in such a predicament and..you won't even mind..trust me :)

[homoe]

"In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love"..




No doubt Bushcrafter's turns to getting back out into the wild....

[kittygrrl]

"In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love"..




No doubt Bushcrafter's turns to getting back out into the wild....

wild hearts in the wild,,fun H

[kittygrrl]

now for the good stuff!! Trying to figure out what i am going to do this year for my big project. Any ideas????@@

[homoe]

now for the good stuff!! Trying to figure out what i am going to do this year for my big project. Any ideas????@@



May I inquire what were some of your past big projects? I am fairly new to the thread and if you've mentioned them previously forgive me.

[kittygrrl]

well..setting up camp in different types of terrain..learning to sharpen a knife properly...how to start a fire without a match or lighter....how to figure out where you are in terrain w/ a compass and without...how to filter water w/o a ready made filter...H..i could go on and on....oh found this very neat skillet that i think would be great for a backpack! https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0050/1275/0447/products/folding-frying-pan_fp-248_web_p1130866_c1627c8d-bea4-4c8d-b994-fb9f13f6ff20_180x.jpg?v=1542323121What do you think??:byebye:

[homoe]

well..setting up camp in different types of terrain..learning to sharpen a knife properly...how to start a fire without a match or lighter....how to figure out where you are in terrain w/ a compass and without...how to filter water w/o a ready made filter...H..i could go on and on....oh found this very neat skillet that i think would be great for a backpack! https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0050/1275/0447/products/folding-frying-pan_fp-248_web_p1130866_c1627c8d-bea4-4c8d-b994-fb9f13f6ff20_180x.jpg?v=1542323121What do you think??:byebye:

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!

[kittygrrl]

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!

H, not sure if it is cast iron..i will check..i think i may have a project to consider when it gets a bit warmer

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[kittygrrl]

This reproduction handforged iron skillet has a 6" diameter bottom and an 8" handle that folds into the pan for easy storage. Weighs about 1.5 lbs. This pan is hammered into shape rather than spun like many of the cheaper and less accurate imported versions. The handle is socketed for adding a longer wood handle. Comes preseasoned. Great for the trail or camp.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0050/1275/0447/products/folding-frying-pan_fp-248_web_p1130864_aa7f31ce-76e1-4fa7-8571-cf3a6285de07_180x.jpg?v=1542323121http://

[kittygrrl]

fyi..i decided I am going to buy the skillet. It will replace the 6" I carry right now. It's about half the weight, which may not seem like a big difference, but when you have a heavy pack, every ounce counts!!@@:pirate-steer:

[kittygrrl]

fyi..i decided I am going to buy the skillet. It will replace the 6" I carry right now. It's about half the weight, which may not seem like a big difference, but when you have a heavy pack, every ounce counts!!@@:pirate-steer:

fKNGPMefJ_Athink i'm going to love this little pan!@@

[charley]

I think what is really needed is a little cabin in the woods:

https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/poster/10/8/break/images/artworkimages/medium/1/old-cabin-in-the-woods-j-marielle.jpg

[homoe]

fKNGPMefJ_Athink i'm going to love this little pan!@@


Oh Sure and Begorrah PLEASE tell me lassie that's an Irish stew!

[kittygrrl]

Oh Sure and Begorrah PLEASE tell me lassie that's an Irish stew!


i'm afraid, not anything so grand H..

[homoe]

Spring is a great time for wild camping, when bright, sunny days of exploration and new adventures beckon! But beware! The nights and early mornings can still be quite fresh! Here's a few tips for staying snugly warm..

Make a hot water bottle using a Sigg water bottle and one of your socks.

Make your sleeping bag hood and or baffles work for you. A lot of heat is lost from your head and shoulders when you sleep, so make sure you do up the hood and baffles well, to prevent further heat loss.

Use your empty backpack as extra insulation from the ground under your lower or upper body. This can also help if the ground is not perfectly flat to level out your sleeping area. If you are still cold, consider putting your feet into your backpack to act like an extra bivvy bag.

[kittygrrl]

Spring is a great time for wild camping, when bright, sunny days of exploration and new adventures beckon! But beware! The nights and early mornings can still be quite fresh! Here's a few tips for staying snugly warm..

Make a hot water bottle using a Sigg water bottle and one of your socks.

Make your sleeping bag hood and or baffles work for you. A lot of heat is lost from your head and shoulders when you sleep, so make sure you do up the hood and baffles well, to prevent further heat loss.

Use your empty backpack as extra insulation from the ground under your lower or upper body. This can also help if the ground is not perfectly flat to level out your sleeping area. If you are still cold, consider putting your feet into your backpack to act like an extra bivvy bag. good ideas H✔..i like pine boughs too!@@

[homoe]

Spring is a time of great change, of significant transformation in the landscape. The pace starts off slow, with subtle signs here and there, available to the attentive nature watcher.

The return of migratory species from overwintering in warmer climes, combined with the mating season for birds kicking off in full, gives rise to a spectacular increase in birdsong in the woods and hedgerows in spring. At first it can seem like a cacophony, a chaotic mass of chirping. After listening for a little while, however, your brain begins to tune into particular songs, repeated refrains and identifiable sounds. If you spend a springtime weekend in the woods, you can not only take the opportunity to have an early night, to have a good sleep under your tarp, only to be awoken by the dawn light and the chorus of birdsong which accompanies it. :musicnote:

[homoe]

H, not sure if it is cast iron..i will check..i think i may have a project to consider when it gets a bit warmer

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IF you decide on this project, please post updated info.....

[kittygrrl]

IF you decide on this project, please post updated info.....

k...only problem is i don't think i have any logs which are sized for this...hmmmm

[homoe]

k...only problem is i don't think i have any logs which are sized for this...hmmmm



If only the USPS rates weren't so high, I'd be happy to send you one from the Olympic National Forest....

[kittygrrl]

Spring is a time of great change, of significant transformation in the landscape. The pace starts off slow, with subtle signs here and there, available to the attentive nature watcher.

The return of migratory species from overwintering in warmer climes, combined with the mating season for birds kicking off in full, gives rise to a spectacular increase in birdsong in the woods and hedgerows in spring. At first it can seem like a cacophony, a chaotic mass of chirping. After listening for a little while, however, your brain begins to tune into particular songs, repeated refrains and identifiable sounds. If you spend a springtime weekend in the woods, you can not only take the opportunity to have an early night, to have a good sleep under your tarp, only to be awoken by the dawn light and the chorus of birdsong which accompanies it. :musicnote:

O, H...beautifully said

[homoe]

Birding Tips: On Cold Spring Mornings, Spend Some Time In The Sun

Almost any patch of woods on a crisp spring morning is bound to be bustling with songbirds, and it’s enticing to head straight into the woods to follow the songs. But before you head in, pause and look up. Because on a cold morning, most of the birds are bound to be at the sunlit edges of the woods. Why? Because that’s where the food is first thing in the morning. Insect activity wakes up where the day’s first rays of sun warm things up. And active insects attract our favorite insectivores—warblers, kinglets, vireos, and gnatcatchers.

Many birds depend on finding insects first thing in the morning to refuel after energetically demanding nights spent migrating hundreds of miles. Insects depend on the sun’s warmth to get them out of their lethargic state. Where there are bugs, there are birds. And that’s where you want to be.

So look for the first sunny spots early in the morning, often at habitat edges, where woods meet fields, ponds, or open space. Eastern edges face the rising sun, and so they’re best bets. Edges are also gathering places for species from multiple habitats, giving you a chance to spot birds that live in both woods and fields. If you’re in a shady spot, remember to look up and check the treetops—often they’ll be in the sun well before those warm rays reach you.

[homoe]

The information posted above is from ....


https://www.allaboutbirds.org/birding-tips-on-cold-spring-mornings-spend-some-time-in-the-sun/

[homoe]

Birding Tips: On Cold Spring Mornings, Spend Some Time In The Sun

Almost any patch of woods on a crisp spring morning is bound to be bustling with songbirds, and it’s enticing to head straight into the woods to follow the songs. But before you head in, pause and look up. Because on a cold morning, most of the birds are bound to be at the sunlit edges of the woods. Why? Because that’s where the food is first thing in the morning. Insect activity wakes up where the day’s first rays of sun warm things up. And active insects attract our favorite insectivores—warblers, kinglets, vireos, and gnatcatchers.

Many birds depend on finding insects first thing in the morning to refuel after energetically demanding nights spent migrating hundreds of miles. Insects depend on the sun’s warmth to get them out of their lethargic state. Where there are bugs, there are birds. And that’s where you want to be.

So look for the first sunny spots early in the morning, often at habitat edges, where woods meet fields, ponds, or open space. Eastern edges face the rising sun, and so they’re best bets. Edges are also gathering places for species from multiple habitats, giving you a chance to spot birds that live in both woods and fields. If you’re in a shady spot, remember to look up and check the treetops—often they’ll be in the sun well before those warm rays reach you.

I hope birding is part of bushcrafting...

[homoe]

Spring is a time of great change, of significant transformation in the landscape. The pace starts off slow, with subtle signs here and there, available to the attentive nature watcher. Then, as the days grow longer, there is acceleration. Life seems to burst into the previously dormant world. It’s a wonderful time of the year to be exploring nature and the more you are out, the more you’ll witness. After the short days of winter, it’s a good time of year to dust of your bushcraft knowledge, sharpen your skills and sample the best that springtime has to offer!

Spring is a time when dormant shrubs and trees come back to life. Catkins and blossoms are one of the first signs of this resurgence of activity in the hedgerows and in the woods. Catkins are spikes of small flowers. Catkins are most closely associated with hazel, alder and willows. Blossoms are closely associated with fruit trees in particular. In the early spring we can expect to see the blossom of blackthorn, otherwise known as sloe, as well as the cherry plum, or myrobalan plum, both of which have very similar and very pretty and flowers which appear before the trees come into leaf. It’s quite a transformation when these species come into flower, from a very dark skeletal hedgerow or understorey in the woods, to an explosion of white or very light pink blossom and a spray of brightness and colour.

[kittygrrl]

Cfx6I0rajOo Get this down..it's the #1 basic skill you need, next to finding a water source.

[homoe]

Cfx6I0rajOo Get this down..it's the #1 basic skill you need, next to finding a water source.

Thanks so much for the tip Kittygrrl.....:hangloose:

But in spring what if there's not a lot of leaves laying about? Would perhaps bushcrafting with a good friend be beneficial as you'd have body heat if not much else to keep you's warm?

[homoe]

Cfx6I0rajOo Get this down..it's the #1 basic skill you need, next to finding a water source.

I enjoyed this video but you know that was A LOT of work, after that no doubt anyone would sleep like a log, no pun intended!

[kittygrrl]

I enjoyed this video but you know that was A LOT of work, after that no doubt anyone would sleep like a log, no pun intended!...
the work calms you...give's you something constructive to concentrate on, instead of freaking out and getting more lost..it doesn't have to be quite that labor intensive...this is why practicing a few different styles in the fall, really helps

[homoe]

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[homoe]

.http://homesteading-guide.com/


Buying cammo/earthy colored supplies: Being decked out in army surplus and leather might look cool, but is also blends into the woods. As such, it is harder to find/easier to lose. Also, if you get into trouble it’s nice to have bright colors that make it easier to find you.

So don't worry if that bright orange makes your butt look a bit bigger, in an emergency it can save your ass and that's all that really counts!

[Glenn]

Dear Folk; I just want to jump in here and say the Ticks are back! Start the Frontline flea treatments for your pets, wear a hat or bandana, long-sleeve shirts, underwear, socks, pants, and always put your pants in your socks in the bush.

[kittygrrl]

Dear Folk; I just want to jump in here and say the Ticks are back! Start the Frontline flea treatments for your pets, wear a hat or bandana, long-sleeve shirts, underwear, socks, pants, and always put your pants in your socks in the bush.

Glenn..you're so right...never thought about putting socks in pants, great idea!! Thanks:praying:

[homoe]

Spring is a prime season for bird watching. Many birds are easier to identify in their brightly colored breeding plumage. Males sing with increasing frequency as they approach their breeding grounds. And bird flocks become quite concentrated during migration, with large numbers of each species passing through in the brief space of a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean bird watching is easy in spring. Most migrants don’t visit backyard bird feeders. Finding those jewels of migration, such as Blackburnian Warblers, Cape May Warblers, and Townsend’s Warblers, usually requires getting out and birding in the field. There are several ways to improve your chances of striking warbler gold this spring.

Watch the weather: Picking the right day, with the right weather conditions, can make all the difference in what you see. In the spring, warblers move on winds blowing from the south. South winds help push migrants toward their northern breeding grounds, which allows the birds to expend less energy. But for a bird watcher, sustained south winds may cause birds to fly right over without stopping in your neighborhood. Watch your local forecasts for storms that force migrating birds out of the air and down to patches of habitat. The largest concentrations of birds and fallouts generally occur when south winds are met by some change in the weather—rain, snow, or a quick shift in wind direction. Even a passing line of local thunderstorms can leave an astonishing array of avian gems in your local park. Check quickly, though, because the birds will often depart the next night.