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    New solutions or old for a common problem....help!

    I suspected as much. Thanks for the tip about the Fairy dish soap. Sorry for my skepticism about a possible trap. When I was in the service back in the 70's i spent a bit of time with some Royal Marines and they enjoyed taking (good natured) advantage of my cultural naivete as a "Yank".
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    New solutions or old for a common problem....help!

    I'm afraid that my eyes are too far gone to get contacts (though I wish I could) and at the time my finances are too sketchy for the surgery. Both excellent thoughts though, thanks!
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    New solutions or old for a common problem....help!

    I may be walking into a trap but what's fairy liquid?
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    New solutions or old for a common problem....help!

    I love Winter. I enjoy camping, snowshoeing, hiking and all that it offers, but there is one major problem that seems to rear its ugly head every year; fogged eyeglasses. Whether I go hat-less, or try to stay almost uncomfortably cold, my eye-wear persists in fogging. I've been out in -20 F...
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    Bushcraft Etiquette (resurrected)

    The custom when approaching a camp unexpectedly is to announce yourself well before entering the immediate area. This is done by a loud (not shouting) "Ho, The camp!") or something similar. If you don't intend to enter camp and everyone is asleep just skirt by and be on your way. Once Identified...
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    Article: What's in a knife

    Great write up. Perfect for entry level buyers and clears the air on a lot of terminology. Thanx!
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    Children's Bushcraft

    Sounds like a very full and comprehensive curriculum. Please keep us posted as things progress.
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    Children's Bushcraft

    Sounds like it will be a very busy time and busy hands are happy hands. I couldn't agree more about the play time to refresh their minds.
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    Article: Tarp Lavvu

    Awesome! It's a Euro-Tipi. Same solution to same problem across thousands of miles and as many years.
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    Have you had any First Aid Training?

    The two first aid kits I have sutures in are for long term wilderness trips. While I doubt there would ever be a need, I believe that for the weight, even when combined with two needle holders, it's inexpensive insurance against a the consequences of a catastrophic injury involving lacerations...
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    Have you had any First Aid Training?

    I think that's as it should be, at a minimum. The best scenario is for everyone to be protected. It would be tragic to lose a life because of a litigious society.
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    Have you had any First Aid Training?

    It may have had something to do with fear of litigation. many places have 'Good Samaritan" laws that protect people who help in emergencies. There was a case many years ago in which a man pulled someone from a burning auto and was sued because the victim and their lawyer claimed that it was the...
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    Have you had any First Aid Training?

    I probably have some overkill in a few of my kits. In one or two of them I have sutures, resuscitation mask w/bag or pump, scalpels, and so on. It all depends on just how far I think (time wise) I may be from medical assistance. We've had broken bones, puncture wounds, second degree burns...
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    Have you had any First Aid Training?

    Over the course of several years I had umpteen hours of combat trauma and triage training while serving in the military. I've found most of it useful and it's a real confidence builder when going out with a group, especially with family. I'd advise everyone to get training on basic first aid. If...
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    Ahhhhh, WINTER!!!!

    Thanks for the advice. Short wide skis make sense. I assume the principle is the same as for snowshoes, square inches of area. We do have close to a hundred miles of groomed trails for cc skiing in my county. Winter sports are very popular in the community during the off season when canoeing and...