Hey guys and girls,
Just wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Full disclosure, I have a feeling I joined a couple of years ago with a different long gone email address and only posted once or twice.
I'm 38 years old, from Reading, as per the title. Very interested in bushcraft and wild camping and have been for years now, although my opportunities to practice are extremely limited and generally restricted to camping once a year at somewhere like Lone Wolf down in Neath. I do try and get out to the woods with my son as often as I can but living in Reading, actually practicing any bushcraft can be difficult. For instance you can't (and therefore I won't) set a campfire or camp out overnight, although I would be tempted to try a solo overnighter if I can find a suitable spot. Unfortunately round here most of the nearby spots are frequented by ne'er do wells of an evening so I'd be a bit reluctant to try anywhere too close to civilisation!
I'm really here to learn as much as I can from you more experienced guys and hopefully, this will galvanize me to go out and practice some more bushcraft. I've already thoroughly enjoyed reading a few threads on knot tying and making cordage so I can tell I will learn a great deal (and I have a lot to learn
). Also found the thread on asking a landowners permission to use their land really useful and will hopefully put some of the ideas into practice to find myself a spot.
Looking forward to getting involved and hopefully contributing in my own small way.
Cheers,
Nathan
Just wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Full disclosure, I have a feeling I joined a couple of years ago with a different long gone email address and only posted once or twice.
I'm 38 years old, from Reading, as per the title. Very interested in bushcraft and wild camping and have been for years now, although my opportunities to practice are extremely limited and generally restricted to camping once a year at somewhere like Lone Wolf down in Neath. I do try and get out to the woods with my son as often as I can but living in Reading, actually practicing any bushcraft can be difficult. For instance you can't (and therefore I won't) set a campfire or camp out overnight, although I would be tempted to try a solo overnighter if I can find a suitable spot. Unfortunately round here most of the nearby spots are frequented by ne'er do wells of an evening so I'd be a bit reluctant to try anywhere too close to civilisation!
I'm really here to learn as much as I can from you more experienced guys and hopefully, this will galvanize me to go out and practice some more bushcraft. I've already thoroughly enjoyed reading a few threads on knot tying and making cordage so I can tell I will learn a great deal (and I have a lot to learn
). Also found the thread on asking a landowners permission to use their land really useful and will hopefully put some of the ideas into practice to find myself a spot.Looking forward to getting involved and hopefully contributing in my own small way.
Cheers,
Nathan
