Hunter Gatherer Challenge- Wilderness Survival Skills (may want to grab a brew first)
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sounds like a great time in the woods m8 and a really good write up dude ive really enjoyed reading it
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Nice write up Sam. Congrats again on completing the challenge.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, even the low moments now Im sat in the warm with a brew
Thinking blanket camps are a luxury to be enjoyed from now on
I thoroughly enjoyed it, even the low moments now Im sat in the warm with a brew
Thinking blanket camps are a luxury to be enjoyed from now on
Thanks for taking the time, twice, to share this after action review, Sam! I reckon one could look at it as just an extension of the course, kinda like leaving the saw at the shelter and having to retrace your steps to retrieve it. It has been pretty cool observing the 'method in your (bushcrafting) madness' over the years here on BCUK, all geared toward successful completion of this Hunter Gatherer course! Most importantly, you have shown that this woodcrafting thing we do is all about fun in the out of doors! Job well done, Sam, well done!
Thank you Addo and Gordon
I'm already sorting kit out for this weekends trip to the woods.
going full luxury this time sleeping bag roll mat tarp the whole shebang. It's practically Glamping!
I'm already sorting kit out for this weekends trip to the woods.
going full luxury this time sleeping bag roll mat tarp the whole shebang. It's practically Glamping!
Well done for sticking it out, without the safety net of loads of gear the woods is a somewhat harder place to exist. Congrats for making it through, bet your confidence levels are through the roof?
Cheers
Phil
Cheers
Phil
Yup im fairly confident in my abilities now.
its also highlighted areas to work on and kit that I fully intend to never ever be without when I go out to the woods
its also highlighted areas to work on and kit that I fully intend to never ever be without when I go out to the woods
Yup im fairly confident in my abilities now.
its also highlighted areas to work on and kit that I fully intend to never ever be without when I go out to the woods
its also highlighted areas to work on and kit that I fully intend to never ever be without when I go out to the woods
suburban bushwacker
Full Member
Speaking as an armchair bushcrafter and for the armchair bush crafters; we look forward to seeing your revised kit list.
Great post thanks for taking the ti e to write it up
Great post thanks for taking the ti e to write it up
Great write up Sam, thanks for making the effort to share with us. More importantly "Well done mate!" this sort of stuff is hard enough when the weather is fine, but it's much, much harder to keep going when it is wet and cold. Big salute! On Frontier Bushcraft's Intermediate course earlier this summer I remember thinking how much I really wanted an axe, which would have made many tasks easier, interesting that this is something you focused on too. Makes you realise how well off we are when you take on this kind of challenge, even for just a few days.
Cheers! Steve.
Cheers! Steve.
Aye an axe is definitely something we've gotten used to taking. And damn did I miss it when I didn't have it.
Great write up Sam. Bet you're well chuffed with the outcome. Nice to hear about the negative vibes that separate the boys from the men, it's mainly in the mental although skills are a massive bonus! You'll be living like a king this weekend with a bit of kit behind you. Nicely done mate
That was a good read Sam I'm glad I finally found time to sit and enjoy it properly
The weather's the downer; but it's reality, and that you managed to do so well despite the persistant wet is a credit to you and the others who lasted it out.
Multi-tasking becomes a second nature habit, doesn't it ? You can see when you step back just how humanity developed it's forward planning and the desire to build shelter too
Did you have time to make all those little bushcrafty doohickeys that folks carve ?
Thank you for taking the time to write it all out, for posting it and the photographs and I hope it helps persuade more folks to take Joe's challenge too.
While I mind; dandelions, the greens are (especially at this time of year) to be eaten quickly, or used as a herb stuffing in something roasted. Only the new seedlings won't be horrible to eat this late on. The best bit at this time of year are the roots. Roast them sweet, break them up and boil them up for your tea If you're lucky the ones growing where you are will be sweet. Sometimes, like acorns, they can be bitter though. Just persuade yourself that they're coffee instead then once you've roasted them.
Did you make a digging stick ? a much under-rated tool is a good digging stick, I reckon.
atb,
Mary
I'm glad I finally found time to sit and enjoy it properly The weather's the downer; but it's reality, and that you managed to do so well despite the persistant wet is a credit to you and the others who lasted it out.
Multi-tasking becomes a second nature habit, doesn't it ? You can see when you step back just how humanity developed it's forward planning
and the desire to build shelter too Did you have time to make all those little bushcrafty doohickeys that folks carve ?
Thank you for taking the time to write it all out, for posting it and the photographs
and I hope it helps persuade more folks to take Joe's challenge too. While I mind; dandelions, the greens are (especially at this time of year) to be eaten quickly, or used as a herb stuffing in something roasted. Only the new seedlings won't be horrible to eat this late on. The best bit at this time of year are the roots. Roast them sweet, break them up and boil them up for your tea
If you're lucky the ones growing where you are will be sweet. Sometimes, like acorns, they can be bitter though. Just persuade yourself that they're coffee instead then once you've roasted them.Did you make a digging stick ? a much under-rated tool is a good digging stick, I reckon.
atb,
Mary
to be honest Mary i could of made doohickies but i couldnt be faffed
it was right on the edge of my copmfort zone in compariosn to some of the other folk attending it.
did make a digging stick, very useful
When i do it agian i'll be on better terms with it all
it was right on the edge of my copmfort zone in compariosn to some of the other folk attending it.
did make a digging stick, very useful
When i do it agian i'll be on better terms with it all
Nice one mate
Thanks for the write up and well done for completing the course
Gotta say though if I went to do it and they told me I could have a folding saw but no axe i'd ask if they joking.....on my way out the door.
Seriously though. As you well know, all that shelter building and firewood gathering is bloody hard work with no axe
especially when coupled with not having a blanket and not the best of weather either
Well done mate
Thanks for the write up and well done for completing the course
Gotta say though if I went to do it and they told me I could have a folding saw but no axe i'd ask if they joking.....on my way out the door.
Seriously though. As you well know, all that shelter building and firewood gathering is bloody hard work with no axe
especially when coupled with not having a blanket and not the best of weather either
Well done mate
Methinks it was in part a safety thing
i wasnt functioning great by day two and although i didnt maim my self with my knife or saw an axe would of been a much more dangerous option
did highlight what can be done with only the basics too
to be honest i was plenty warm enough with my clothes especially the two dogs boreol shirt like wearing a blanket and i wasnt expecting a solid 8 hours anyway. i hardly noticed the disturbed nights to tend the fire anyone who has or has had a small child is used to distrubed sleep and in truth tending a fire is easier than the whole night feed routine
i wasnt functioning great by day two and although i didnt maim my self with my knife or saw an axe would of been a much more dangerous option
did highlight what can be done with only the basics too
to be honest i was plenty warm enough with my clothes especially the two dogs boreol shirt like wearing a blanket and i wasnt expecting a solid 8 hours anyway. i hardly noticed the disturbed nights to tend the fire anyone who has or has had a small child is used to distrubed sleep and in truth tending a fire is easier than the whole night feed routine
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