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[The Joker]

Here's a controversial one!

Are you an active Bushcrafter......or an armchair kit junky

 

[jasons]

If I could live in the woods I would.I have been thinking about putting this one up on the site for some time just to see what the folk on this site say .good thred joker :You_Rock_

 

[The Joker]

If I could live in the woods I would.I have been thinking about putting this one up on the site for some time just to see what the folk on this site say .good thred joker :You_Rock_

Cheers J.

Lets have some honest answers, and if I haven't put up your reasoning then just post your answer.

 

[andyn]

If I could live in the woods I would.

LOL...If i could live in the woods, then it would have just saved me the stupid amount of money i've just forked out for a house, but the missus just wouldnt have none of it!

Will be interesting to see the response.

 

[JonnyP]

Mmmmmmmmm shiney things.......

 

[jasons]

LOL...If i could live in the woods, then it would have just saved me the stupid amount of money i've just forked out for a house, but the missus just wouldnt have none of it!

Will be interesting to see the response.

good point my wife would have some think to say about me liveing in the woods .back to thred how much do you get out

 

[Martyn]

I wonder if those who have replied with "Yeah.....Im an Keen Bushcrafter, as often as poss" recognise the paradox in posting that answer, while sitting at home in front of a computer at 11:00am on a Saturday morning?

 

[Goose]

I wonder if those who have replied with "Yeah.....Im an Keen Bushcrafter, as often as poss" recognise the paradox in posting that answer, while sitting at home in front of a computer at 11:00am on a Saturday morning?

LOL
I get out when I can but it is not often enough, I "do bushcrafting" at work and with scouts more than I get out for myself. Problem is if I start to plan a trip out for myself something always takes a higher priority , after all I can get out anytime , can't I?

 

[jasons]

theres all ways one

 

[swyn]

I am one of the lucky people whose work runs paralell to parts of 'bushcraft'. Links to local schools (work experience) means that I can offer 15 year olds some basic understanding of those aspects which I am good at. (not edible mushroom id, as I nearly poisoned Tengu the other day!) We did fire by hand-drill recently having identified various species for the ideal hearth etc. This was better than sweeping up the workshop on a wet day! (it still needs sweeping)
Swyn.

 

[bilko]

Ok honestly?
My first reaction to looking at the poll was "that's unfair". The reason being because i love bushcraft and almost all that it entails but in truth i am a procastenaor and i know it which is why my immediate response was an outburst of denial.

I couldn't compare myself to some of the people on this site or i'd still be walking down the hall to get to the front room where the sofa is. but, if i think about what priority bushcraft has in MY life then it ranks in the top two next to family.

For some it is enough to gaze upon and drool over a lamborghini where others are lucky enough to pilot it down the autobahn on a daily basis. For me i would like to get in and take it for a spin one day.

 

[TallMikeM]

well, I don't think I've ever actually been bushcrafting. I go walking a lot, and wild camping when I can. I have an allotment and grow much of our veg. I hunt with an air rifle a couple of times a month as well, and that keeps the freezer stocked with bunnies and the like. However, I have never actually gone bushcrafting, if you see what I mean. I do like shiny things tho...

 

[Martyn]

theres all ways one

Ahhh, that would be me. A little protest vote for those of us who dont get out too often, enjoy collecting gear, enjoy our armchairs, but most importantly, dont care what others think and are not concerned with what others do.

The only people who have the right to sit in judgement on me, are god and me mother, and I'd argue with god.

So I say, go out when you want, stay at home when you want, post on the internet when you want, buy what you want, dont be precious about your hobby and before passing judgement on others, take a long look in the mirror. If your reflection is perfection, good for you - just please be humble about it.

 

[spamel]

Even though I am still sat in front of the computer on a saturday, I am soon off out for a bit of a trip. I have found a good bit of broadleaf woodland that I am going to spend a few nights in and I know there are some wild fungi, some foxes (I saw one there last night on my recce!) a few wild boar (should make it interesting ) and some deer (my favourite animal!! ) all in a very compact area.

First night I am looking at using the Hex 3 to get a good feel for it, I will also be using the Nova + and will get some pics up when I return. The second night will hopefully be spent in a two man debris shelter with an open fire for cooking over. The third night will depend on how I feel by that point and what I want to go with, it may be a mix of the two.

Jamie is also coming and we are trying to cut down on the amount of water we have to carry in as there isn't a single decent water source anywhere around here. We could try Gypsy Wells, but I wouldn't like to rely on them. Thererfore we cached a jerrycan full of water so we won't be breaking our backs this time. Hopefully we will be able to keep it hidden there and it will maybe do us for a few trips. I will still be carrying 2 litres in my kit, but any more than that and I start to suffer what with being an old fart and everything!!

So yeah, I love bushcraft me!!

 

[Toddy]

I wonder if those who have replied with "Yeah.....Im an Keen Bushcrafter, as often as poss" recognise the paradox in posting that answer, while sitting at home in front of a computer at 11:00am on a Saturday morning?

As I sit here hand sewing me a swanndri style bushshirt , doing my H & S, risk assessment for a woodland foray/dye collection for a couple of countryside ranger days, trying to work through 432 emails the phone hasn't stopped all morning (80 odd year old uncle has the 'flu) I didn't get to the re-enactor's markets, but friends did, and are still there and keep seeing *good things*, would I like them?.... It's pouring down outside, but it's warm and humid, and I need to clean out the greenhouse and the ponds.
Typical Saturday really
I go walkabout to escape
We've still got midgies I got bitten yesterday; anyone else?

Seriously, I get out when I can, but it's usually close to home and it's more craft and seasonal gathering than camping for me.

atb,
Toddy

 

[jasons]

Ahhh, that would be me. A little protest vote for those of us who dont get out too often, enjoy collecting gear, enjoy our armchairs, but most importantly, dont care what others think and are not concerned with what others do.

The only people who have the right to sit in judgement on me, are god and me mother, and I'd argue with god.

So I say, go out when you want, stay at home when you want, post on the internet when you want, buy what you want, dont be precious about your hobby and before passing judgement on others, take a long look in the mirror. If your reflection is perfection, good for you - just please be humble about it.

sorry I was not haveing a pop at you or any one .hand bags

 

[Bigman]

Honestly, I answered, 'Not Often'.

Would like to get out more but camping out in the depths of winter does not appeal to me.

I much prefer good weather.

And I do have a thing about 'Shiny Things'.

 

[Zodiak]

I have just finished 5 weekends of non-stop scouting, what with supporting various level expeditions, helping at district camp and supporting an overnight county "survival" weekend. All of these involved camping but as I was in active support roles the emphasis was to get up and about as soon as possible so it was nylon tent and trangia when a wooden floor and catering wasn't available.

I used to go out some lunchtimes but my “Spot” is now being “developed” :aargh4: and since I trapped a nerve in my spine all attempts a fire by friction have had to go on ice.

I don't collect kit for the sake of it but normally try to do things as cheaply as possible. This normally means buying crap which has to be constantly repaired (not thrown out) and eventuall replaced by decent kit so I have boxes of stuff that I don't really need.

I don’t do mud so winter months camping is pretty much limited but I have plenty of winter projects lined up ready to go. Good grief I am starting to sound old

 

[leon-1]

Here's a controversial one!

Are you an active Bushcrafter......or an armchair kit junky

Bit of an awkward one there Pete, I spend a lot of time looking for work, If I am not doing that then I am doing piece work for people, beyond that I don't drive, but I do get out whenever I can.

Whenever I go anywhere (even when walking the few miles into the job center) I tend to try to identify plants/trees thier uses, I practice fire by friction in the garden, make a lot of kit and already have a fair amount of field experience from previous work.

I also try to get to as many meets as I humanly can as it is a great oppotunity for skill sharing and socialising with like minded people.

I like my kit, but woudln't say that I am restricted by what I carry, I can get by with a relatively small amount if I need to, but as with all of us I am still learning.

I went for I get out when I can.

 

[Martyn]

sorry I was not haveing a pop at you or any one .hand bags

I didnt think you were particularly Jason, I guess my response was more a case of me trying to make some kind of general point.

I think it's great when people get out there, but I dont mind who does or who doesnt. The problem with threads like these is that they can get a bit "bushcraftier than thou" or heiracrchical, with those who think themserlves as real bushcrafters sneering at others. It hasnt happened yet, but the topic made me instantly bristle. I have great admiration for those who are motivated to get out often, but little admiration for those who would use it, to look down on others.

I'm just making the point and hopefully making people think a little before they run down someone because they spend more time collecting knives or stoves or whatever.

Each to his own.

BTW Jason, you need to clear out some PM space, you're full up.