Done. That was odd. I saw your request earlier, followed the link that was posted, and it went nowhere. I assumed another mod had already done the combination.
Pocket books to carry in pack
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The answers are going to be different for everyone, I suspect. But I like spotting grasses; much more so now that I have moved to more or less a high prairie.
This is OK, but there are a load of others
This is OK, but there are a load of others
Just arrived, waiting on food for free coming, some say there are errors in the books though, would be nice to know what they are...
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I do take a notebook with me - usually a Write-in-the-rain one to scribble or sketch on even if the weather turns against me - but I tend not to carry books into the woods. The reason? Well, once there, there's plenty to do, what with setting up camp, sourcing fuel and water, working out what's on the menu for that day and so on, so that time spent perusing a book, particularly a reference or i.d. book is short. Occasionally, I'll throw in the laminated swivel card things produced by the Woodland Trust - one on trees, the other on plants. They are basic guides, I think designed for children, but they can be useful, if not particularly detailed.
Once 'camp' is established, I like to try and practise my craft skills - developing the few I have or trying variations. If wandering around and uncertain about something, be it plant, tree or track, I'll take a picture of it on my 'phone, make any appropriate notes about its situation and then dive into the reference books when back at the house.
Having said all that, I do like a bit of fiction with me: it relaxes body and soul and helps me sleep well at the end of the day.
Once 'camp' is established, I like to try and practise my craft skills - developing the few I have or trying variations. If wandering around and uncertain about something, be it plant, tree or track, I'll take a picture of it on my 'phone, make any appropriate notes about its situation and then dive into the reference books when back at the house.
Having said all that, I do like a bit of fiction with me: it relaxes body and soul and helps me sleep well at the end of the day.
I can't add to the pocket book category as this certainly isn't light or small, but my wife bought me "The Foragers Calendar" by John Wright and I really enjoy the various little bits of knowledge I can glean from it...
I’ve actually made my own “selected highlights” notebooks.
A photography one specific to my cameras with reminders on settings depending on what I plan to photograph (landscape, seascape, portrait, action etc).
One for the mountains with space for personal route notes and observations.
One on Bushcraft skills, goals etc.
One in the go bag with reminders, positive thoughts essential numbers etc.
Everything else is digital
I have some of the Rite in the rain notebooks in various sizes
A photography one specific to my cameras with reminders on settings depending on what I plan to photograph (landscape, seascape, portrait, action etc).
One for the mountains with space for personal route notes and observations.
One on Bushcraft skills, goals etc.
One in the go bag with reminders, positive thoughts essential numbers etc.
Everything else is digital
I have some of the Rite in the rain notebooks in various sizes
