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Hi Everyone, After years of yearning and saving, I finally purchased a Fallkniven TK3. I got the new TK3ic, which has desert ironwood scales. I love the idea of having a Fallkniven made with a beautiful and durable handle material that is native to California, my home. I received the...

I enjoy backpacking more than car camping. Many developed campsites are like small tent cities. However, I don't hike as far when I carry a full pack. I usually hike about 6-8 miles (9.7 - 13 km) per day. For some trips I hike-in, camp at the same spot for several days, and return to my...

It's hard to find good nature/bushcraft jokes that everyone can appreciate. Here are three of my favorites: 1. Grandpa's Tree Joke My grandfather told me this story when I was an early teen. It's hard to find good nature jokes, and this is a great one! The story doesn't contain any bad...

Greger, the park is managed like a wilderness. No motorized vehicles except for special buses that bring you into the park from the entrance. There is a 92-mile gravel road the buses use to access the park. There are two types of buses. Tour buses go the length of the road and back in one...

I think you're right, Robson Valley. Most likely, the bear was lured out of the forest by the bounty of berries on the tundra. On this hike, we did not encounter any tundra that was floating. But I plan to post pictures of another hike I did where I explore a beaver lodge (the first one I've...

You're welcome, Wayne! Did you spend much time in Alaska? - Woodsorrel

Yes, you're right santaman. The blueberry bushes and lingonberry bushes were only ankle high. And they were everywhere! Each step we took landed on a blueberry, crowberry, or lingonberry bush. I felt guilty about stepping on a potential food source. But there are thousands of acres of them...

After years of yearning, I finally got my chance to visit Denali National Park (Alaska, USA) and explore the tundra. To me, hiking on tundra feels like walking on a trampoline. If you have hiked on tundra, how would you describe it? The ground was carpeted with blueberries and...

They do. You just can't smell it because of their frequent showers. - Woodsorrel

mickbr, They make my tent in olive now, and it may interest you. I have the Big Agnes Coppur Spur UL 1. The new design is called the Copper Spur HV UL1. It's a free-standing, three season, ultralight tent. My only complaint with it is that I wish for a bigger vestibule. It packs down small...

Hi Andy! I enjoy tracking, too. Welcome. - Woodsorrel

Here in the US, the bible is Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora. It's the size of a small phonebook. :) What makes it special is the author's evident zeal for the subject. The author is having fun! When you consider his outstanding knowledge, it's easy to see why this is the classic work...

Hi Everyone! I was a bit dismayed to read the recent thread, "Bushcraftuk.com seems less and less populated nowadays." I enjoy reading everyone's posts but don't post myself very often. So I thought I'd share a trip I did this summer. Skyline to the Sea is one of the most exciting hikes in...

Santaman2000, if I want a "real" Silva, what name should I look for in the US? - Woodsorrel

Billy-o, I use an older Silva Ranger. It has a mirror, declination adjustment, works in both hemispheres, and the mirror folds down to cover the bezel. It looks very much like the Suunto in your picture. I like it a lot. Pictures of my compass - Woodsorrel

I hope you find a buyer, Ruud. It's a nice knife. - Woodsorrel

Antonymous, here are a few (about 15) I could think of after a quick search. Hopefully one of them will pique your interest. I'm sure you can come up with a number of exciting activities that don't require using a knife. 1. Do a Nature Scavenger Hunt...

I love my fleece jackets! But I've read growing evidence that when we wash fleece small nylon threads/particles get into the water system. These eventually make their way into the oceans. I am currently testing a product for my website called GuppyFriend. You place your fleece into this...

Thanks, JonathanD! - Woodsorrel

Tony, this is probably a dumb question: What is the distinction between "New Posts" and "Recent Posts" at the top of the page? - Woodsorrel