Bushcraft

[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

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....

you can use bee's wax or candle wax . good thoughts homoe

[homoe]

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.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by homoe

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.

[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]

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.

[homoe]

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 .....

[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

[homoe]

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.