Tag: Camping Minnesota

#3 COVER. From the 10C’S list

Often overlooked for its importance. #3 on the list is a must have to keep you oit of the element’s in a unplaned situation

First flyfishing of 2020…at last

Weather finally settled down. So went and wet a fly….. The joy Remember outdoors is the place we learn about ourselves Be safe The novice Survivalist

Cutting Tools, #1 on the10 C’s List

Being #1 means you are required on the 10 C’s list. With good reason. Finding yourself in a situation where you will be required to survive in the elements, no matter which, means no cutter and you are almost certainly lost. The importance of… Continue Reading “Cutting Tools, #1 on the10 C’s List”

Watch “THE COTTAGE – 5 Day Sauce, Budget Meal ideas” on YouTube

Here are some quick easy meals I made from my 5 day sauce. Work week meals. Savesme time prepping for meals on my work week. I work 12 hour shifts so time is always a problem. Gotta get my naps in at my age.… Continue Reading “Watch “THE COTTAGE – 5 Day Sauce, Budget Meal ideas” on YouTube”

Watch “Hammock Camping with a tarp – The way I do it” on YouTube

Emergency Bivy for your vehicle

Living in Minnesota winters is challeging enough. Being caught out there on the road in an emergency…this could save you from an uncomfotable ending. You may just want to consider having one in the glove box……..just in case. Check it out The Novice Survivalist

I GOT TAGGED ON THE TUBE

This turned out to be quite a challenge. Something I had never thought about. Basically it was list your 3 Top outdoor brand names. Here is my answer to them. It was really difficult. I landed up going to the 10 Cc,s list and… Continue Reading “I GOT TAGGED ON THE TUBE”

First Winter Walkabout 2020.

Joy. Finally got to get out and trudge thru the snow.

“T HAWK” WOOD HANDLE UPGRADE

Finally got to work on the wood handle slipping issue. It was worse when wearing gloves. So scrapped off the coating on the handle that it came with. And added Linseed oil. What a difference in the grip factor now. Not just a saftey… Continue Reading ““T HAWK” WOOD HANDLE UPGRADE”

Protecting me from my axe and the axe from me.

Always keeping safety in mind when doing axe work or anything requiring a sharp tool. Needed to enhance thesafety aspect of my axe work. Not just reading about it but practicing it. Here is how I started doing that with my new Trail Boss… Continue Reading “Protecting me from my axe and the axe from me.”