Bushcraft

homoe · 10-28-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

@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!

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 · 10-28-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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.

favorite

while i'm setting up camp

kittygrrl · 10-28-2018, 06:27 PM

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

homoe · 10-28-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

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 · 10-29-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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 · 10-29-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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 · 10-29-2018, 06:40 PM

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

kittygrrl · 11-05-2018, 04:49 PM

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!

kittygrrl · 11-06-2018, 08:03 AM

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

homoe · 11-06-2018, 10:10 AM

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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 · 11-06-2018, 12:41 PM

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 · 11-07-2018, 12:00 AM

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

kittygrrl · 11-07-2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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

homoe · 11-07-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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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.......

homoe · 11-07-2018, 06:39 PM

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

10-28-2018, 06:27 PM	#3
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: witchy Preferred Pronoun?: 'Je ne sais quoi' Relationship Status: Til you believe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: with the gingerbread Posts: 9,942 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,770 Thanked 22,185 Times in 7,249 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	My next challenge is mushrooms.. a skill i'll need for an extended stay in the woods. __________________ "We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis

11-05-2018, 04:49 PM	#8
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: witchy Preferred Pronoun?: 'Je ne sais quoi' Relationship Status: Til you believe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: with the gingerbread Posts: 9,942 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,770 Thanked 22,185 Times in 7,249 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	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! __________________ "We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis

11-06-2018, 08:03 AM	#9
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: witchy Preferred Pronoun?: 'Je ne sais quoi' Relationship Status: Til you believe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: with the gingerbread Posts: 9,942 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,770 Thanked 22,185 Times in 7,249 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	this looks sweet, i have a mickey mouse one..maybe Santa __________________ "We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis

11-06-2018, 10:10 AM	#10
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 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Protect Your Food in a Tree Bundle.... ...... 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.

11-06-2018, 12:41 PM	#11
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 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	ACR Personal Locator Beacon....... 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.

10-29-2018, 06:40 PM	#7
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 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	You MUST really want mushrooms bad to face running into something like this!

11-07-2018, 12:00 AM	#12
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 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Any suggestions on these kittygrrl? I certainly don't want to be lost in the dark....

11-07-2018, 06:39 PM	#15
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 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	The 5 C's of Christmas...........

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