Creature Comforts

[drewdunnrespect]

how about mischa barton

now being more realistic how about golf cubs and golf cousre with a hole nineteen or a berbon whisky still,

internet conection with laptop so i could blog my life in paradise on here lol drew

 

[tobes01]

I think this is now turning into a "Desert Island Possibles" thread

 

[Minotaur]

Is the question of the thread, at what point does Bushcraft become settling.

Is distillation, fermentation, and soap making really Bushcraft? Or are they the next steps, along the road.

The ability to make alcohol, would be vital for its presevering, and antiseptic abilities.

 

[Melonfish]

A hammock, possibly out of leaf fibres (banana leaves are great) or some other type of vines.
i'd also consider a couch or armchair made from wood, stuffed with coconut husk and other assorted springyness.

a Still is just a necessity plain and simple.
ooh a TOILET! yeah something you can properly sit on and contemplate the meaning of life. save the ol knees early in the morning eh?
paper would be something but i've no idea how i'd make it, i'd have to pulp something and pressing it could be interesting, but to keep my mind active i'd draw the local wildlife using charcoal and whatever paper stuffs i can make also useful for writing your memoirs or possibly just proving how insane you are.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Sheesh, you guys are all the same. How the heck do ye ever manage to survive?

Now, for serious comforts to the survival situation you need to design a good sauna. This is absolutely vital for easing sore muscles after a day building shelters and chopping firewood and hunting meat.
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Never made a sweatlodge Rivermom? Ray Mears made one on an edition of 'Tracks'
I think he gave up using them cos it made him loose too much weight.

 

[rik_uk3]

Never made a sweatlodge Rivermom? Ray Mears made one on an edition of 'Tracks'
I think he gave up using them cos it made him loose too much weight.

No need for that comment.

 

[belzeebob23]

A still for making spirts( for medical purposes only) yeah right

 

[rivermom]

Yes. Sweatlodges are the thing. I used to live right beside an ancient Sweathouse. It was a tiny beehive shaped stone building. But it had not been used in over a hundred years, and was begining to fall down.

My favourite sauna is the one you make with the pine fronds over it. And a really deep plunge pool outside.

 

[calibanzwei]

ooh a TOILET! yeah something you can properly sit on and contemplate the meaning of life. save the ol knees early in the morning eh?

Squatting is better for the bowels

 

[bushwacker bob]

No need for that comment.

Yes Your right Rik, He may just have expended more calories than he comsumed.

 

[Sleepy Weasel]

Things to have with you on a desert island/ Survival situation/ National disaster

1/ Ray
2/ Bear
3/ Guy Greave
4/ Monica Belluci

1/ Ray; To make things for you so you can concentrate on your tan

2/ Bear; Purely for entertainment

3/ Guy; Just to have someone to say 'What the hell did you think you were doing?' to

4/ Monica; Do I need to provide a reason?

 

[m.durston]

i would make some cordage for controlling the sea turtles ala captain jack sparrow, then i would make my hasty escape back to good old blighty.............hang on on second thoughts make that canada.

 

[firecrest]

Things to have with you on a desert island/ Survival situation/ National disaster

1/ Ray
2/ Bear
3/ Guy Greave
4/ Monica Belluci

1/ Ray; To make things for you so you can concentrate on your tan

2/ Bear; Purely for entertainment

3/ Guy; Just to have someone to say 'What the hell did you think you were doing?' to

4/ Monica; Do I need to provide a reason?

It would NOT be a good idea to bring a bear with you. youre right though , the ensuing carnage might be entertaining