Bushcraft

homoe · 07-22-2019, 03:24 PM

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 · 07-22-2019, 04:09 PM

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...

homoe · 09-16-2019, 03:48 PM

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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 · 09-17-2019, 06:25 AM

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..

kittygrrl · 09-17-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

Cozy up with a camping mate...

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

homoe · 09-19-2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

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

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

kittygrrl · 09-19-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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

well...................at least in my dreams

homoe · 09-19-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 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..

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

kittygrrl · 09-19-2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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

..An egg cooked on a rock?..H, what have i done to you?

What happened to Holiday Inn?

homoe · 09-20-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

..An egg cooked on a rock?..H, what have i done to you?

What happened to Holiday Inn?

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........

07-22-2019, 03:24 PM	#1
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Camping Protection.... 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.

07-22-2019, 04:09 PM	#2
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Bells & Whistles.......... 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...

09-16-2019, 03:48 PM	#3
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Tips for staying warm now that temps have dropped.... ~~~ 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.....

09-17-2019, 06:25 AM	#4
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Another way to stay warm perhaps is....... 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..