Bushcraft

[kittygrrl]

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

[homoe]

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]

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]

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]

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

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by homoe

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

ha can't imagine a worse nightmare!

[homoe]

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

[homoe]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

ha can't imagine a worse nightmare!

Oh yeah? What about this..

How'd like to see those eyes focused on ya..........I'd rather the copperhead myself but that's just me!

[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!

[kittygrrl]

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

[homoe]

......

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]

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]

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

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by homoe

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....

[kittygrrl]

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]

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

[homoe]

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!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by homoe

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

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

[homoe]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

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

..... Glad it works for you