Category: life on a budget

Watch “Opinel Folding Saw Knife #12, Perfect Pocket Saw” on YouTube

I was so impressed with the sharpness of my Opinel folding knife (#8) I went back to thier website and did some browsing. To my surprise I found they also made folding Saws. 2 actually and I opted for the smaller folder keeping in… Continue Reading “Watch “Opinel Folding Saw Knife #12, Perfect Pocket Saw” on YouTube”

Watch “CARON PARK MN. – Walkabout- and an Old Age Opps!” on YouTube

Well campers it comes to all. I did a sour of the moment walkabout. Normally I am already prepared for these as they come along as the name says. Ill suddenly decide to go walkabout. Unfortunately these may be ending soon as I will… Continue Reading “Watch “CARON PARK MN. – Walkabout- and an Old Age Opps!” on YouTube”

Watch “Walkabout – Heath Creek MN. Learning MN. Tree identification with Leigh” on YouTube

Another great way out with Leigh. Learnt mreaout identification of local trees at Heath Creek. A great place to trudge about. Knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

Watch “My Bushcraft Tool Roll – Handy to have. Keeps everything in one easy to find place” on YouTube

Having started my getting to know bushcraft. I have put together a “Bushcraft tool roll” Its a start and a good idea to keep all my tools for wood crafting in one convient easy to carry in my backpack roll. I choose these tools… Continue Reading “Watch “My Bushcraft Tool Roll – Handy to have. Keeps everything in one easy to find place” on YouTube”

Watch “Opinel No. 8 Carbon Steel Blade, Folding Knife – A true legend” on YouTube

Well campers I finally figured out why I see this knife used by outdoor types. Actually just about anybody who appriciates a true legend on thier belt or edc bag. I finally got one and have to agree that it is one of the… Continue Reading “Watch “Opinel No. 8 Carbon Steel Blade, Folding Knife – A true legend” on YouTube”

Watch “Big Stick #4 – A Bushcraft Reference Tool – with some character added” on YouTube

The Idea behind this big stick, Is it will be a reference to to some basic bushcraft skills. Not only do I get to practice knife skills and cordage but typical notches used in bushcraft. Then it comes with me on my walkabouts with… Continue Reading “Watch “Big Stick #4 – A Bushcraft Reference Tool – with some character added” on YouTube”

“My Bushcraft Walkabout Daypack – First go at it.”

Well I have been working on my Bushcraft skills, what few I have. Over the last couple oaths I have been scrimping and scraping my budget to get what I thought was the basic tools I would need to start learning this whole Bushcraft… Continue Reading ““My Bushcraft Walkabout Daypack – First go at it.””

Watch “Basic bush craft practice – diy mallet” on YouTube

Watch “A trudge, Toggles and Tent pegs – A great day to test my knife skills” on YouTube

Had a good day out. And practised some knife skills. Made some basic bushcrafte things. Handy to know. And practice makes perfect

Watch “Practicing basic knife skills – getting used to my knife, safety and good practice. starter skills.” on YouTube

Always good to practice some very basic bushcraft knife skills. Any basic whittling will improve your skills. Be safe first of course. These 2 tasks help your featgering and knife hadling skills. More to come. Good safe knife practices are always a survival skill… Continue Reading “Watch “Practicing basic knife skills – getting used to my knife, safety and good practice. starter skills.” on YouTube”