Bushcraft

[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!

[kittygrrl]

[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]

[homoe]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Needed for Navajo Blue Corn Dishes-In every thing they do, the Navajo respect for the land is always the rule.

[kittygrrl]

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

[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....

[kittygrrl]

this is cool, want one!



http://www.alpaca4less.com/alpaca-wo...ket-twin-size/

[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.

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

this is cool, want one!



http://www.alpaca4less.com/alpaca-wo...ket-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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[kittygrrl]

doing itin Arizona

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

I have bear spray for self defense rather than bears.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by Femmewench

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

[kittygrrl]

have it but harvesting my own would be a gas!