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Bug Out Equipment. What & Why.
I decided to post this because when I read lists of other people’s modern equipment for bugging out I often see items that I can’t make sense of. Items that are NOT sustainable & seem of very little use. Some say “well I use this until it breaks & then I throw it away”. The problem with that is... -
Equipment To Make Things Easier Whilst We Still Have Fuel!
The rest of our close family (my other two sons & family) are coming tomorrow having been with inlaws over Xmas. We don't mind, because we have never celebrated Xmas anyway except for the kids. So, time to cut the grass to make snakes more visible! One thing leads to another as you probably well... -
Personalising Equipment.
Do any of you ever personalise your equipment? My Father used to paint all his tools blue, except for certain tools like his 17th century lathing hatchet & his 19th century fascine knives/billhooks. When he gave me my first felling axe he painted the head red! My Mother wouldn't let me take it... -
Equipment Finds At Car Boot Sales & Second Hand Shops.
This is where you share your "finds", lonewolf has reminded us that we should not dismiss the idea of purchasing second hand goods & that it is also possible to find new gear at lower prices at car boot sales & second hand shops. What have you found & what did it cost? -
Making A Leather Drawstring Pouch.
I must point out here that I make most of my leather items from second hand leather, purchased from an op-shop. In the nearest city we have st Vincent De Paul, and the Salvation army op-shops. The pouch I make in this video was made from a leather mini skirt! We are talking only a couple of... -
Making A Leather Drawstring Pouch.
I must point out here that I make most of my leather items from second hand leather, purchased from an op-shop. In the nearest city we have st Vincent De Paul, and the Salvation army op-shops. The pouch I make in this video was made from a leather mini skirt! We are talking only a couple of...- Keith
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- bags crafting diy drawstring equipment making pouch
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- Forum: Make It Yourself
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How Many Of You That Have A Bug Out Bag Carry Nail Scissors & An Eyewash Glass?
Like the title says, how many of you carry nail scissors & an eyewash glass in your bug out bag? Keith. -
Trekking/hiking Trolleys. What Do You Think?
Could a hiking trolley be the answer to carrying more essential supplies? -
Learning From History. Supplies & Equipment.
I thought some of you may find this of interest. Keith. Following is a list of supplies issued to a French and Indian raiding party in the winter of 1747, which was led by Commander Boucher de Niverville. This list has been, in part, re-translated by the author. Supplies for the six militia... -
Frontier Art 4
Militia in camp By Pamela Patrick White. This list is from the Bourlamaque Papers, National Archives of Canada (1757). EQUIPMENT FOR THE MILITIAMAN DURING SUMMER: 1 blanket; 1 capot or bougrine (capot or a loose blouse or cape?); 2 cotton shirts; 1 breech cloth; 1 pair of leggings ; 2 skeins...- Keith
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- 18th cntury equipment frontier art gear list militia painting supplies survival
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- Forum: Off Topic Chat
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Frontier Art 3
Winter Windfall By John Buxton. It was not unusual for settlers to carry too much gear with them into the wilderness. This could slow them down & at times stop them completely, because the ground they were covering would not take the weight, or the oxen/horses were unable to pull the load up...- Keith
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- bugging out equipment frontier art gear john buxton possesions woodland indians
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- Forum: Off Topic Chat
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The Problems With Some Preppers Today.
The problems with some preppers today. One problem some preppers seem to have is the inability to prepare for a variety of disasters. This is really not that hard, yet many just don’t get it. They also have what is known as 24 hour & 72 hour bug out bags. Why not just have a bag that will... -
My Equipment List.
This list is obviously not what you would expect a person to carry for a weekend of camping/bushcraft, but it is what I carry on all my treks regardless of the duration. Keith. My Equipment List. .62 cal/20 gauge flintlock fusil. 42 inch barrel. .70 caliber smoothbore flintlock pistol. Gun...- Keith
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- camping equipment gear long term wilderness living primitive survival tools trekking
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- Forum: Tools, Knives & Axes
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Choosing The Right Blade.
Choosing the Right Blade. A knife is not meant to be used for splitting wood, knives have specific uses. If you have heavier work to do then you carry a tomahawk or belt axe. The hunting knife. A hunting knife needs to have a blade of at least 6 inches. It should be made with the blade &... -
My Views On Carrying Modern Gadgets.
I recently posted this on another UK forum after receiving so much negative feedback/comments on my posts on equipment recommendations. I thought I would post it here to give people something to think about. Keith. My Views On Carrying Modern Gadgets. Okay, this is my take on the carry... -
Comfort Equipment.
Painting By David Wright. Comfort Equipment. Definition of Paleolithic. Of or relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age characterized by rough or chipped stone implements. Merriam Webster Dictionary. Humans have been surviving for thousands of years, back in the Paleolithic period life... -
A Correlation Between The Equipment You Choose And The Skills You Learn.
A Correlation Between The Equipment You Choose and The Skills You Learn. I believe that when choosing equipment for survival use in the bush, there is more to consider than just ease of use and sustainability. Obviously when preparing for long term wilderness living, you need to choose equipment... -
Long Term Survival-show Us Your Equipment.
http://joeoleary1.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/building-long-term-shelter-part-2.html Show us your equipment. This is for people who are interested in long term wilderness(retreat/country) living/survival. I see no point is discussing short term shtf survival, as none of us can possibly know how... -
Bushcraft Groups!
People on Facebook keep adding me to their bushcraft group. If the page is open to view, I have a read through the posts. I swear if I see another post on using dryer lint for tinder I will SCREAM!!! Have you noticed how many so called Bushcrafters are inventing new so called "skills"! These are...- Keith
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- bushcraft common sense equipment gear primitive skills survival tools woodscraft
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- Forum: Off Topic Chat
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How Do You Carry Your Blades?
How do you carry your blades? It is important that all your equipment rides comfortably, including your arms. Your blades need to be secure on your person, & they need to be readily accessible using only one hand. Also you need to be able to sit down comfortably without putting any stress on...- Keith
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- accessible arms axe blades carry comfort equipment knives security tomahawk
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- Forum: Homesteading