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it seems like Mr Ed was just joking and probably didn’t know anything about your personal life, although it does sound very sad. Keep going!

I’ve watched a lot of Mors, Paul Kirtley, coalcracker bushcraft, vinniesdayoff, Ben Scott (if you’re interested in axes), and Hidden Valley Bushcraft https://youtube.com/channel/UCB7BPYlL4f5j5R1Y7HUgeVg.

I agree if you're talking about increasing diversity from people with knowledge or skills. Most people, including ethnic minorities, live in cities or their hinterlands and do not possess those skills. Most people do not have unique skills or knowledge in this area which is why I said that...

I'm not sure if the OP's intent is to encourage diversity in bushcraft or to simply raise the issue as to why there is so little diversity in bushcraft. Nonetheless, Bushcraft appears to be poorly defined. If it relates to modern bushcraft, a specialised form of camping, then surely the only...

I guess that's the distinction from what the US Vet recommends.

Well, when I did my test last night, I wrapped in the wool blanket as in that video. Over that was the reflective blanket, followed by the liner and poncho.

Hahaha, I'll let you know if I go out for the night. I did a quick 10 minute test tonight outside and the weather is -1 c here. It's pretty warm but I think a bough bed or mat is necessary to be comfortable.

Yes, Dave Pearson also did that but didn't use a wool blanket. I'm sure this increases warmth and impacts one's ability to sleep. I could try doing a bough or twig bed as well. My primary reason for looking into this is the fact the poncho can be used as a makeshift bivy, shelter, or ground mat...

Hello all, I'm interested in the sleep system referred to in this video and am wondering if anyone else has used it? It seems to be a relatively inexpensive and compact way of building a winter sleep system and with some variations you could even add the wool blanket to the outside for use with...

Yes, like you said, ticks in my part of the world are a major issue which is one of the reasons many favor the hammock in the warmer months. Again, I appreciate both of your inputs. It helps to have wiser heads than me chip in.

Haha, yes that is very true. Seasons tend to be quite distinct here. one of the reasons I got the hammock was for summer use to avoid ticks but for the colder spring, autumn and winter, I can get away with sleeping on the ground away from leaves and grass. I like the wool blanket as it gives...

That's a good point - the weather in New York is most similar to Lower Scandinavia and Northern Germany. Usually at or below freezing most days in winter. Can get to -10C. Summers, however, can get to high 30sC during the day and in the high teens to low 20sC at night Ireland is much different...

Hahaha very good. I like snugpak and will check that out. I forgot to revert to Celsius!!

Thanks for the response. I am considering getting a bag which might help with the colder temperatures but I take your point on using the hammock in colder temperatures. Funnily enough, my wife is from Ossining so I’m very familiar with the area!

Hello, This is my first time posting here. I’m an Irish expat in New York and am active on the BushcraftUSA forum too. I’m trying to get a sense of what to bring out for an overnight as spring approaches. Where I am in New York, temperatures are usually in the high 30s to low 50s in Winter into...