The Novice Survivalist
A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
First Time Hot Tent Camp
A few weeks ago and friend of mine Leigh asked if I would like to go out and hot tent overnight in the snow. well you know me , I jumped at it. And so our little adventure began
The first thing i learnt was just getting my back and trudging off in the snow was out of the question. just the tent along would be some noone wants on their back. Fortunately Leigh is a long time hot tent guy. He had all the necessaries we would need for a quick trudge to the site we had decided on. This included the tent, stove and everything needed to have a great time.
So we did. setting up and prepping for the night, we trudged in the snow and ate well. We were even warm all night. What a great time was had. Looking forward to doing this again.
Click on the video below to see our adventure
As always be safe out there
NS
Guide Gear 10×10 Teepee – Very nice and easy setup.
I needed to upgrade my car camping house. So looking around I thought this would be great for me. Turns out it just maybe perfect for me.
I have plans for this summer and that includes alot of fishing out of town. So planing on camping. This is bigger and more space to store my goodies inside while out and about
Check it out.
NS
Black Diamond COSMO 300 Headlamp – All about it and more.
A must for any type of camping and hiking. A Head lamp makes after dark chores hands-free.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
NS
Rough Ryder Black Titanium Muskrat RR1784 – A little different to your average pocket folder
Read about this style of folder and decided to have look at one. This from Rough Ryder a fast becoming favorite knife maker of mine.
Click the link below to see what I got and see history of it.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
Be safe out there
NS
Gerber Freeman Guide Folding Knife – Kinda undecided on this one
I originally bought the Gerber Feeman fixed blade and really liked the knife. Especially the handle. With my “Stubby grubbies, all palm and short fingers” it was a handle that worked for me. I saw this folder which is the folding version so bought it. Unfortunately, the handle is slightly different and does not fit my paw well. But it’s a solid knife although it needed some work. The blade neede to be sharpened some, and the spine neede to be cleaned up to strike a ferro rod.
This is the first Gerber item I was a little dissapointed in. I can probably change the handle a bit by replacing the scales, just not sure that will fix the issue fitting my hand. But the sharpness is a first for me with Gerber.
But you decide. It could be the right fit for you. After all we all are different sizes and have differing preferences.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill. I have yet to find the perfect cutter, Folding one fixed blade, but have a couple that have come close. The search continues…..,
NS
Click the link below to see my review.
The Nessmuk from Condor Tool and Knife. Joy
Having seen and heard about the Nessmuk style of knife, I finally got my own. Well, I’m not sure why I waited this long. What joy to use.
Not what I am used to but the blade shape impressed my. Now I know why it’s so popular. Check out my review below.
Remember Knowledge is a survival skill
NS
“Gerber Gear – VERSAFIX Pro, Machete Hybrid knife. Different for sure”
Looking for sharp and shiny things again. This time, I look for bigger and heavier ones. Well, I’m taking little steps here. Came across this from Gerber Gear. Interesting and certainly a little different.
So got one and took a close look at it. Gerber has some out of the box ideas. Does it work. Check out my review and outdoor dirt time with it.
Remeber Knowledge is a survival skill
NS
AGAWA CANYON FOLDING BOW SAW
I fi ally decided to give this a try. I own several small folding saws that have served me well
I saw this in the folded position and wondered how that turned into a bow saw. Well now I know.
Alot of thought went into this.
Check out my review and test below.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
NS
Watch “Rough Rider (Ryder) Blackwood Work Knife – RR1708, A Pen or Pocket Knife?”
This sharp and shiny brought back alot of boyhood memories. You know, having my first “pen knife”
This guy is a good one from Rough Rider Knives.
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