Hunter Gatherer Challenge 2014

[addo]

Ive recently returned from a very rewarding trip to the woods, living off the land for several days. There were low lows and very high highs. I love these sort of trips and this one was quite a tough one.

There was so many photos and things I wanted to say Ive banged it all into three blog entries. I hope the powers that be dont mind me putting them in here. I'll add a few pics as a teaser. Let me know what you think and ask away with questions. I best go and read Sams write up now Ive finished this one. Cheers all.











Part 1 - http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/hunter-gatherer-challenge-2014-part-one.html
Part 2 - http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/hunter-gatherer-challenge-part-two.html
Part 3 - http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/hunter-gatherer-challenge-part-three.html

Enjoy

Addo

 

[Man of Tanith]

Cracking Read Addo.
gonna do it again?
You definitely smoothed it more than me I reckon.
nice one
Sam

 

[MartinK9]

There you go again, looking all relaxed in your pictures.

Great write up, thanks for sharing.

 

[John Fenna]

An excellent read!

 

[addo]

Thanks guys.
Sam, I would If I can get a pass out.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great read, well done.

 

[GordonM]

Nice write up, Paul! Those knapped glass heads are top shelf! Thanks for sharing. Nice blog, as well.

 

[Ahjno]

Good stuff mate.

But to be honest we'd like to have your write up here as well. As everybody just dumps their links to blogs on here, BCUK would become a simple linkportal. Not something we would like it to turn into.

If you put it in here, we can always make it an article.

 

[mace242]

I'll be doing my write up too - just as soon as I have time. It was a brilliant time. I am so torn about if I do it next year. There is so much other stuff I want to do.... Sam, Paul - make it easy on me - convince me!

 

[Man of Tanith]

Thanks guys.
Sam, I would If I can get a pass out.

I'll be doing my write up too - just as soon as I have time. It was a brilliant time. I am so torn about if I do it next year. There is so much other stuff I want to do.... Sam, Paul - make it easy on me - convince me!

Im working on a pass........
addo you know you want to.
Tim you can do it again next yr with less kit mate thus a valid reason t do it again

 

[DocG]

Amazing report - thanks for sharing it. Like so many posts on BCUK, this has inspired me to get out and do more.

All the best.

 

[Toddy]

That was a really good read Paul Loads to do, loads got made, and still time and inclination to enjoy being out

Thank you for the write up; it was good to see the things you made, and to hear about your successes with the foraging.

I don't have a google account so couldn't comment on your blog; I suspect I'm not the only one.

cheers,
M

 

[addo]

Thanks for the comments folks. Glad you are getting something out of it. Just been eyeing up my tarp tent and blanket for another fireside kip trip.
I often wonder if I should sit down for hours and write about the things I get up to, but when folks get inspired or have a chuckle then its worth it.

I never have time to do all the things I want hence the links for quickness. Sorry about that. Now the nights are drawing in, I should be able to spend the extra time sorting posts out on here as I do like to still visit in-between jobs, family, more jobs, chores, making stuff and camping trips.

Cheers

 

[falcon]

Well done mate, a fine achievement

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I'm intrigued by the design of bow you made. Do you have any more info on the design ?

Julia

 

[tylerjwhite]

This was a great read! Thank you for posting it!

 

[weekender]

Really enjoyed reading that, fabulous inspiration. Really made me want to get on a course and learn more. Before attempting something like that. Thank you

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[addo]

Thanks for the comments.

I'm intrigued by the design of bow you made. Do you have any more info on the design ?

Julia

Hi, Its a Bundle Bow.
Lash a series of sticks together with natural plant cordage, rawhide or of course paracord. (the outer sleeve on its own is best and more than strong enough)
I'd post a link to a tutorial, but I dont want to be cheeky. To be honest I'm going to redesign a standardish method of making one anyway and when I do I'll post it up, because if you use green hazel and force dry it overnight, its not as strong as year old seasoned. I found this out after using it for a dozen shots or so, and had to replace/reenforce both ends. You can do it with the forced stuff, but the design needs beefing up at the ends, and then its a bit too strong for normal use, unless your built like pop-eye.

Still, a lot easier than carving one if in a rush and low on energy.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Fantastic, I look forward to your post.

 

[Dave]

That looked difficult but rewarding. Thanks for posting, respect to all of you.