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What an amazing trip! Both Yellowstone and Bryce are among my favorite national parks. Thanks for sharing your adventure!!! - Woodsorrel

Hi Bishop, I use Rocky Socks, and they work. But make sure to get them a size larger than you think you need. They have GORE-TEX linings so they're not flexible. You need extra space to fit your insulating sock inside. The insulating sock also acts as a comfort and cushioning layer. -...

The article I read asserted that sports equipment retail stores are seeing hard times because people are choosing to purchase their equipment online. - Woodsorrel

Thanks for sharing your trip with us, John! - Woodsorrel

Welcome from northern California, Ian! You live in a terrific place for bushcraft. The South Island is such a beautiful place! Some of my favorite "bushcrafty" experiences occurred on multi-day treks (Routeburn Track) and a multi-day sea kayak (Abel Tasman). Welcome to the forum! -...

Thank you, Robson Valley! - Woodsorrel

That's a spectacular kuksa, quietone! Robson Valley, I've been searching for an adze for some time. Thanks for pointing me to Kestrel. The Baby Gutter Adze looks like it may fit the bill. - Woodsorrel

Welcome from northern California, Jeff! I agree with you. Real people share insights gained from experience that the Internet rarely captures. - Woodsorrel

Hi David! Welcome from northern California! Please feel free to ask lots of questions. I ask silly questions all the time. And sometimes they don't turn out to be so silly and I learn something. :) - Woodsorrel

Thank you for your terrific review, Tiley and I appreciate your thoughts C_Claycomb! - Woodsorrel

Kindling axe? :) - Woodsorrel

Thank you, Mesquite! - Woodsorrel

I read some months ago that Cabela's was in financial trouble. It looks like the they had to sell the company. Hopefully, Bass Pro Shops will keep the lights on and minimize changes to the things we love about Cabela's. - Woodsorrel

Hi Everyone! I believe Ray Mears' latest book, Out on the Land: Bushcraft Skills from the Northern Forest, is out on Kindle today in the United States. The hard-cover edition is out October 11. If anyone has read the Kindle edition or the hard-cover (if it is available in the UK), care to...

Hi Bert! Welcome from northern California. I love making natural cordage, too. I find making it puts me in a meditative state. But I stopped reverse wrapping cordage while I hike after that unfortunate snake incident. :) - Woodsorrel

Welcome from northern California! - Woodsorrel

Welcome from northern California! We are quite digital here, too. But many of us find time to journey from "Silicon Valley" into the mountains and leave the tech behind. - Woodsorrel

Sleeping out under the stars is a wonderful experience - especially if you don't need to take your eyeglasses off to sleep (darn!). But it takes some getting used to. I've slept in my sleeping bag with just my sleeping mat and inexpensive tarp underneath as a groundcloth. The sleeping bag and...

I hadn't heard about the "triangle of death" until recently. It's certainly apt! I think you're right about delivery, Freelander. It's why I continue to use the term "blood bubble" despite its potential to scare off hesitant students. The Triangle of Death seems like another useful...

Welcome from northern California! The Sierras are indeed wonderful. Just did a camping/hiking trip to the Emigrant Wilderness (Lake Tahoe). Hiked to 7,500 feet and found a nice alpine lake to soak my feet in. :) - Woodsorrel