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  1. swissgearlabs

    Hammock Hang in the Swiss Alps

    Was way too busy the last half year and finally got the chance to go out last weekend. Made a vid, enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjGhGXdmef8 P@
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    -18°C Winter Bushcraft with hammocks

    It's been a while since my last post... been out on the weekend and made a quick vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaq_wBBjQ20 It was cold in the night but I felt warm enough in the sleeping bag and slept well. enjoy p@
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    Article: Knots for setting up a camp

    You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=471-Knots-for-setting-up-a-camp
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    Torches made from Pine Resin

    Pine Resin is amazing stuff and one of the many uses is to make torches with it. Tried out two different variations. Both are made in the bush using only a knife. The first one burnt for about 30mins (? not sure). The second one can be re-fed with resin-cristals, so it can burn much longer...
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    DIY knife sharpener for the bush / for scandies

    Haven't been posting for a while, much going on. I made this device to sharpen my knifes in the field/the bush. For scandi knifes, this setup is the only one I use (in the bush as well as at home). It can either be used to just quickly touch up your edge when out practising bushcraft or it...
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    Hammock Development

    am working on a hammock design so that I can lay flat, horizontal, and so that I am well insulated (from the cloths side). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4PXmfyjbk8 p@
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    A year in the Taiga- Brilliant Documentary

    The documentary shows the life of people in the middle of Siberia. I did learn a lot with regard to living with nature and to survival skills. This film is a true learning experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V26jauHZgtw You might know this already, if not, enjoy!
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    Sleeve and Chain for Guyot Design Stainless Steel Bottle

    Guyot Design bottles made from stainless steel (distributed by Nalgene) look like a classic Nalgene bottle but can be used to cook water in. I modified the bottle by bolting a steel chain to it (so I can hang it over a fire) and made a sleeve made of thin cloth. The sleeve is to prevent your...
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    Winter Bushcraft Overnighter

    Went to the Swiss mountains with a friend: gear testing, cooking, hammock hanging, enjoying nature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbet6m61jOM&list=UUNV8Tg-rIhhYnLEp1HaIl4w&feature=plcp We wanted to test our cold weather hammock setup and chose a spot in a valley with "lakes" of cold air with...
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    MiniLantern 2.0

    here's my improved version of the MiniLantern (did a post a few months ago). even better to use, somewhat easier to build (still not entirely happy though). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnO7FLF31U4 greetings from Switzerland
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    Bacon Bannock and Grilled Fish

    made a video in the woods a few weeks back while doing some bushcraft cooking: - making the dough for bacon bannock and bakeing it in the open fire - grilling two trouts that were speared on sticks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG3SEusqegg hope you won't be too hungry after watching...
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    Woodland Spare Ribs

    Nothing complicated here but very cheering and satsifying. All you need is: - a nice woodland - fire - spare ribs and salt - bred (or any other side dish you like) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Y-46gzuGc enjoy:)
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    Knots for setting up a camp

    The "knot-topic" is somewhat recurring, I know... But since once in a while I am asked to show how I do knots and what knot I use in what situation, I decided to share my way of doing things via a YouTube Video: Please be aware that these knots are used for setting up a camp, and not for...
  14. swissgearlabs

    Backpack Review: Lowe Alpine Salient

    Hi There Was out yesterday, prepared a forest camp for a group of people and had to carry quite some gear. Since I am happy with my Salient backpack I decided to share my view with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkT2Rfggq5k I own it since autumn 2009 and used it a lot. Very rugged...
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    Mini Lantern

    Hej Everybody I made my own mini lantern for outdoor use, trekking, mountaineering etc. It runs on lamp oil (ermmm, Paraffin Oil in the UK? Petrol or Petroleum in Switzerland...). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFXX40TKA4Y I checked some products but was not really happy with what was...
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    Swiss Bushcraft?

    Grüezi I like to spend my time outside and the term "Bushcraft" is probably coming closest to what I do. - Resect Nature (Plants, Animals, Water, Ground...) - LNT (Leave no Traces) - Little Gear... - ...which is multifunctional... - ...reliable... - ...rugged and sturdy - make it...