The term bushcraft to some might mean the ideal of self sufficiency, making full use of what the land has to offer, but to others a mounting kit list of everything but the kitchen sink, and probably more, is an absolute necessity when venturing out into the woods.
I have read some claims of people surviving for days with little more than a metal mug and a knife to keep them company, whereas some people on bushcraft UK claim to have 'too much kit to carry'.
In terms of food what do you do? Do you go with nothing and forage everything from nature? (the ultimate man of survival) Or do you go out completely supplied with ration packs and everything you could possibly wish for? Or even perhaps a trade off between the two, with rations taken but also supplementing your diet with foraging and/or hunting.
In terms of shelter what do you do? Bring everything with you, make a natural shelter from scratch, or a combination of the two.
It seems that bushcraft has an entire range of people doing things in different ways, some utilise as much modern technology as possible, while others use the most minimal equipment.
Are you a techno bushcraft camper, with GPS units, fancy water purification systems, and high performance sleep systems?
Or do you prefer the more traditional approach, leaving home with only the plethora of knowledge needed to keep you comfortable outdoors, and taking with you only a metal mug and a knife.
Do you believe that denying the benefits of modern technology is counterproductive, or do you believe that allowing modern technology into your bushcraft detracts from your experience of the outdoors? Or perhaps a trade off between the two polar extremes is the way to go?!
Over to your thoughts ladies and gentlemen
I have read some claims of people surviving for days with little more than a metal mug and a knife to keep them company, whereas some people on bushcraft UK claim to have 'too much kit to carry'.
In terms of food what do you do? Do you go with nothing and forage everything from nature? (the ultimate man of survival) Or do you go out completely supplied with ration packs and everything you could possibly wish for? Or even perhaps a trade off between the two, with rations taken but also supplementing your diet with foraging and/or hunting.
In terms of shelter what do you do? Bring everything with you, make a natural shelter from scratch, or a combination of the two.
It seems that bushcraft has an entire range of people doing things in different ways, some utilise as much modern technology as possible, while others use the most minimal equipment.
Are you a techno bushcraft camper, with GPS units, fancy water purification systems, and high performance sleep systems?
Or do you prefer the more traditional approach, leaving home with only the plethora of knowledge needed to keep you comfortable outdoors, and taking with you only a metal mug and a knife.
Do you believe that denying the benefits of modern technology is counterproductive, or do you believe that allowing modern technology into your bushcraft detracts from your experience of the outdoors? Or perhaps a trade off between the two polar extremes is the way to go?!
Over to your thoughts ladies and gentlemen