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A Bushcrafter’s Fire Kit

I’ve always enjoyed having a campfire. Having the right kit with you ensures that you can safely and efficiently start a fire. Learning different techniques can help you to be more effective in different weather conditions. I’ll go through each item in my fire kit. The things I carry work for me. Something else mightContinue reading “A Bushcrafter’s Fire Kit”

Natural Cordage Paiute Deadfall

Deadfall traps have been used all over the world for thousands of years. The idea is that an animal triggers a trap causing a heavy object to fall on it. The animal is crushed and has an almost instant death. One of these traps is the Paiute deadfall. It’s a great trap for small gameContinue reading “Natural Cordage Paiute Deadfall”

The 5 W’s of Campsite Selection

Choosing the proper site for camp is incredibly important. Without taking a few things into consideration you might have an inconvenient experience if not a dangerous one or even fatal. I’m not sure who first came up with the Five W’s but I learned them years ago. I’ll go through each one and do myContinue reading “The 5 W’s of Campsite Selection”

The Five C’s of Survival

Anybody who is even slightly interested in bushcraft, survival, wilderness living, etc. has probably heard of Dave Canterbury. He runs The Pathfinder School and has been one of the forefathers as far as mainstream survival and bush-living is concerned and has written several books on the subject. Something that he has taught has been whatContinue reading “The Five C’s of Survival”