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

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

Fire Can Be Made Numerous Ways...
 

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.....

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

Protect Your Food in a Tree Bundle....
 

: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. :|

ACR Personal Locator Beacon.......
 

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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.

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

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:

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

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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!

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:

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

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

Advantages of a headlamp over flashlights, or lanterns...
 

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.

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

Bandanna (who'd a thunk it?!!)
 

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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.

Swiss Army Knife............
 

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:

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

Petroleum Jelly...........
 

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:

Hunting bushcraft style..............
 

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.

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

Bushcraft laundry ideas 1
 

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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.

Bushcraft laundry ideas 2
 

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.

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

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/i...PvnxA8f_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/i...SthssN63uBI7aAa 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.

Hygiene........
 

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!

Hygeine...................
 

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)

Hand Sanitizer is a Godsend.....
 

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.

Learn Alternative Fishing Techniques...........
 

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:

cool...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)
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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......

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..........

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

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