Category: outdoors

My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course

Decided to try out making a full size wooden spoon. Found some Basswood cut it up and gave it a go. Turned out to be a really fun project. Learnt alot and now more to come. There are so many different types of spoons… Continue Reading “My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course”

Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.

This knife is a beast. The blade combination is perfect, the G-10 scales are awesome and the size makes this knife a great working class pocket knife. Work, hunting, camping or just outdoors this will be a great pocket pal to take along. The… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.”

DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.

I bore easily. So I tend to find things to do. Well I like playing with random wood I find when on a walkabout. I makes walking sticks, toggles for tent and hammock camping, spoon carving etc. Thus time I found some interesting wood.… Continue Reading “DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.”

JupiterGear -7L Tactical Military Sling Backpack – Just right for a walkabout

Small and compact just right for those quick little walkabouts. Be safe out there NOVICE SURVIVALIST

G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out

With the changes in my life I have had to change the way I carry things on a day hike. No more traditional backpacks when you have a pacemaker buried in your shoulder. Soooooo got me a Sling pack. Works great. Remember adapting to… Continue Reading “G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out”

Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC

While surfing for interesting knives I have not come across before and here you go. A company I have not dealt with before. This one came to my attention. I am a big Sod buster/ work knife guy. One blade for all tasks and… Continue Reading “Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC”

Bear & Son, Large Farmhand Lockback Folding Knife. USA Made

This is probably the best well made knife I own. Very impressive Remember knowledge is a survival skill Novice Survivalist

EDC update – Marbles and Zippo, My Perfect combo

While surfing on line I came across 2 of my favorite carries. So I combined them to get one. Be safe out there and always keep your EDC updated. You never know when you may just need it Novice Survivalist

Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.

One thing I love about a 4 season state is you get to enjoy all types of weather in the outdoors. One thing I love is a trudge for a cuppa coffee after a good snow fall. It’s quiet, typically nobody else seen. And… Continue Reading “Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.”

Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way”

I decided on a quick…..ok maybe not so quick wood working project. With Kolrosing for decoration. I learnt the hard way. But hey. All good. Just need practice. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. And with some practice may just turn out th be… Continue Reading “Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way””