The Novice Survivalist
A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
Another 2 minute tip for the Novice survivalist
Campers I have just uploaded a short video (Yes it’s 2 minutes ) on how to get started with making fire using a ferrocerium rod. It’s a simple change in the way you position yourself and the rod and striker. Then by only moving the ROD you are able to better control the shower of sparks onto the tinder you are using. 
When I first attempted to use the ferro rod it was a disaster for me . I constantly landed up knocking the tinder pile over and away from the sparks. This trick I discovered on youtube while doing some research on making fire. What a simple tip with great results.
Click on the short video link to check it out. ( or go to my reference page and see the other 2 minute tips as well…just saying).
Remember Knowledge is a survival skill
The novice Survivalist
Reference Page, tips and tricks
Hey Campers, I have been remiss in my blogging. Apologies to all. Life, work and other commitments tend to get in the way. However things are now getting to normal, well almost.
This update is about my reference page. For those of you who have not looked at it my reference page, might find some very useful tips and tricks for the average camper, outdoors person or NOVICE SURVIVALIST.
I have recently added some videos from my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. most recent camping trips and some 2 minute tips for those of you like myself have little time to sit and watch a 10, 30 or 50 minute video. Yes my concentration powers are lacking in that I cannot sit through a long video, no matter how much it interests me. Have to break up my viewing time into multiple times to see a video through that is longer than about 5 to 10 minutes.
So with that in mind I will let you go watch a quick video you my find useful or maybe entertaining.
Keep surviving and remember Knowledge is a survival tool.
Be back soon so sign up for updates to the website or even to my Youtube channel.
The Novice Survivalist
Just 2 minutes
I have been making videos on my You tube channel for over a year now. Typically camping and survival videos. These I placed in my video lists on my channel. Hopefully so viewers can choose what they want to watch. I have noticed that typically the review videos draw a bigger audience. Especially the camping and survival equipment videos.
I find myself a big fan of reviews on this same equipment. A quick search on You Tube on a piece of equipment I am considering owning produces thousands of reviews. Not all work for me. I find that a long review does not work for me. Typically a video review will hold my attention about 7 to 8 minutes. Upon looking into this, I found the shorter reviews got way more views in general. Looking at my views on my channel and the statistics offered this is true to my channel aswell.
This got me thinking…..never a good thing, but sparked an idea. If I made shorts….videos that is. I would get better responses on my channel. My subscribers would be more inclined to watch a quicky, maybe even one they would not typically look to view.
So born is my soon to be 2CG 2 minute tip videos series. Although I do camping and basic survival videos I believe just about any subject will draw an audience. Not that I am an exert at anything!
I have put together a number of videos about 2 minutes long. What subjects you ask…well I do any subject that comes to mind. Although I have only posted one so far (test video). I got mixed results. Not being one who is easily detered I will post a couple more.
These will be on things I have personally learnt from others or my own experience. Hopefully someone who takes about 2 minutes of thier time will benefit from them. Stay tuned.
Want to see a 2 minute video click here. Leave a comment or suggestion….always welcome
Thanks for spending your valuable 2 minutes with me.
The Novice Survivalist.
Knowledge is a survival skill
Watch “VLOG69 Wet overnighter at Nerstrand State Park Mn” on YouTube
Got to test out my new DD Hammocks 3×3 tarp in the real world. Rain wind and all. It came through with flying colors.
Check out my wet and windy overnight camp. The joy. Even did a wet walk about to some hidden falls. An added bonus
Knowledge is a survival tool
DD tarps 3×3 Hammock
Hello Campers. Just a heads up. Looking for a great tarp at the right price with great reviews…no problem. Check out the latest video on my youtube channel.
Great tarp. Lots of tie points and extra spacious, Giving lots of setup options. A great tarp. Its my new go to camp tarp. Plan on testing in the real world soon.
Keep safe
The Novice Survivalist.
Updates
Here campers. Yes I know long time since I blogged. I have been busy with my other life and changes, however it is settling down. So expect more.
Just a quick update to the resource page with a couple new videos I have added to my Youtube channel.
Added some camp videos , walk about and scouting videos which have become popular. I am also starting a new video series on how I camp. Things I use and ways I find to make my camp trips more enjoyable. The first one is up…KNOTS arrgh. I hate knots so avoid using them where possible.
Check out the updates and videos and more coming soon
Remember
Knowledge is a survival tool, keep it up to date
The Novice Survivalist
The knots I hate …
Check it out
The BUSH BOX another “load lightener”
As part of lightening my carry load I splurged and spent $20 on the BUSH BOX. A small folderble pocket stove. I can now pack without having to carry specialty fuel for my pocket rocket. It works wel and although I have yet to use it in a real world situation I did try it out while ” family camping”. Preatty aweet all things considered and will save me weight and bulk.
Here is my U Tube video. Check it out below. You may consider it useful in minimallizing your survival or even you general camp kit. Try it you may like it and the price is right.
The novice survivalist
Knowledge is a survival skill
Just saying
Surviving on a budget or multitasking
Now that my finacial situation has changed drastically I find myself shopping smarter. Not nessesarily cheaper. When I am looking for a particular product, I no longer buy at the first opportunity. I tend to look at other options available that are not nessesarily the exact product but will do what I need it to do. Price obviously is the major concern. However choosing a product for a one only task has now expanded to ” can I use it for other scnerios”. Does it multi task.
Buying a knife for a particular need, can be chossen because it also can perform another task. Can it for example not just do the carving I need, but is it large enough and sturdy enough to take battening to make fire kindling or can it be ysed for eating,kitchen work and other general tasks I need in the wilderness. Spending a couple of dollars more can certainly save money in the long run or bigger picture.
When you decide you need a tool or some camping or survival product. Take time to sort in your mind if that particular product can multi task. Not only will it save money in the long term but for you minamilists or someone looking to lighten your load, it can make your wilderness time easier.
Budgeting can in some ways not only save you money, but weight, space and get your other skills (problem solving, such as putting more thought into how you chose to experience the outdoors.)honed. It will expand your knowledge on surviving under minimal conditions.
Not on a budget…no problem, Use the same ideas to prepare for emergencies. You will be surprised at what you will come up with. Especially if you only have some basic items to survive with.
Just a thought
The Novice Survivalist
Just did a overnight hammock camp
For those of you who enjoy the outdoors, camping, bush crafting or what ever reason takes your fancy. You will appreciate how a simple, quick overnight camp can settle your spirits. I try, when ever I go in to the outdoors to do a “walkabout”. One of my favorite things to do in the outdoors. A simple 1hr walk around just appreciating the outdoors is often enough to settle my mind and soul.
Hammock camping is a favorite way for me to spend the night outdoors. It requires little space for packing and is way better than sleeping on a thin pad on the ground in a tent. Granted a lot of times we don’t have the hammock option as there has to be a place to hang it. I try when ever going camping, whether Kayak, walk-in or car camp to do a quick scout of the place I am going. That way I know if I can hammock or have to tent it.
Makes for better planning when camping. If you cannot scout it personally go online for reviews on websites etc. to get the info second hand. A word of warning….You may just get there and find things are not as hoped when using second hand info.
A simple way to check is call the camp site and ask the Ranger. Typically if you can Hammock camp they require or prefer hammock straps rather than the 550 style cord most hammocks come with.
Anyway I digress….. I wanted to let everybody know I will be updating the video list in my resources page. Check them out. I always try to include a tip or two, when posting a video of camping so give the camping videos a look see.
Or just click here :
Remember Knowledge is a survival skill…..
The Novice Survivalist
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