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”
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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”
Field Repair Kit
Being able to repair and maintain your gear is essential to having a successful outing into the wilderness. Having a versatile kit with you makes life a lot easier when something should rip, tear, break, or dull. Here is a kit I’ve put together over the last few years for just such a purpose.
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”
Black Walnut Dye
Making walnut dye is a pretty simple project. All you need are some walnuts, something to boil water in, and something to dye. Walnut dye is great for dying any natural material like cotton, wool, leather, wood, etc.
Nees Bushcraft 