Tag: camping

No Trace…a good practice

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

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. Its an obvious idea and needs to be said again. Its practiced by most outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, hunters and even the military.

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Dirt time 4. CONTAINERS

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

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looking at CONTAINERS that would be useful should I find myself in an unplanned situation where survival knowledge would get me home safely.

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The Walkabout.

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

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Since moving to Minnesota I have renewed my passion for wandering the outdoors. I did it before but never as much as here. I love the outdoors. It settles a bad day or just lets me spend some alone time walking about. I have… Continue Reading “The Walkabout.”

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First Solo camp in the snow

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

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Well, as the title suggests, I have just returned from my first ever solo camp in the snow. Why I said solo I don’t know, I have never camped in the snow alone or with others for that matter. But who’s checking ? right.… Continue Reading “First Solo camp in the snow”

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Prepping for my first Minnesota winter Camp

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

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Not only to survive the winter without any mishaps but also to prepare to do a winter camping trip. This for me will be my biggest challenge yet in the outdoors. Something I look forward to with some trepidation. Can I do this, am I prepared, what to take, where and when.

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French Army F1 2 man pup tent.

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

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Hi Campers, I recently purchased a new camp tent. Why you ask. My old tent was a Ozark trails 2 man tent I purchased at Walmart. Great little tent, however I recently managed to put a hole in it. Repairing it would just need… Continue Reading “French Army F1 2 man pup tent.”

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Another 2 minute tip for the Novice survivalist

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “Another 2 minute tip for the Novice survivalist”

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Reference Page, tips and tricks

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “Reference Page, tips and tricks”

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Just did a overnight hammock camp

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

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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… Continue Reading “Just did a overnight hammock camp”

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Do I really need all these survival “gizmos and tools” and other stuff…..

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

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A re-look at what I really need to carry as opposed to what I carry…minimalizing

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