I did think about just packing the head of the Hawk... but that as you say requires a Helve to be made..
If I am in town I'll pick some up
Thought Provoking Stuff being a Boonie..
Whens the sig coming?..lol
Suffolk Bushcraft Group Daniel Boone Challenge 20th and 21st September 2013
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I did think about just packing the head of the Hawk... but that as you say requires a Helve to be made..
If I am in town I'll pick some up
Thought Provoking Stuff being a Boonie..
Whens the sig coming?..lol
Weirdly enough, my Mrs picked up a piece of Balsa, and it's in the car right now. I'll give it a go tonight and report back
For information about how to use and prepare punk wood see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9htqzFRuGjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSCFzKqR3-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6stn39v-fw
Very interesting! We tried to use punk wood at Boonie, but it was not very sucesfull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9htqzFRuGjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSCFzKqR3-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6stn39v-fw
Very interesting! We tried to use punk wood at Boonie, but it was not very sucesfull
I shall watch those tonight at work.For information about how to use and prepare punk wood see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9htqzFRuGjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSCFzKqR3-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6stn39v-fw
Very interesting! We tried to use punk wood at Boonie, but it was not very sucesfull
I think where we erred is that we charred a side rather than an end
Weirdly enough, my Mrs picked up a piece of Balsa, and it's in the car right now. I'll give it a go tonight and report back
That sounds interesting.... looking forward to the result.....
brill
My dilemma is historical or modern version?
I packed a saw to pair with MOT as he had the axe. In the area we were and how close civilisation was, neither was essential. The saw was more use on the day and does not weigh much. But Boone wise you would have had an axe. Versatile for wood processing, defence, etc.
My other challenge is blanket sleeping. I'm using the Czech bedroll at the moment, but the size is stupidly big. So I need to man up and try blankets on there own
Then my main challenge is sorting my food needs and not packing that extra bit if this and that. If it were a longer challenge a haversack would be a great help for expanding my load capacity and for use when foraging.
The US canteen was a great option for water. It's good to carry and gives that bit more capacity than the std 1ltr bottles. A little belt bottle (Stu's type) would be a great addition.
I packed a saw to pair with MOT as he had the axe. In the area we were and how close civilisation was, neither was essential. The saw was more use on the day and does not weigh much. But Boone wise you would have had an axe. Versatile for wood processing, defence, etc.
My other challenge is blanket sleeping. I'm using the Czech bedroll at the moment, but the size is stupidly big. So I need to man up and try blankets on there own
Then my main challenge is sorting my food needs and not packing that extra bit if this and that. If it were a longer challenge a haversack would be a great help for expanding my load capacity and for use when foraging.
The US canteen was a great option for water. It's good to carry and gives that bit more capacity than the std 1ltr bottles. A little belt bottle (Stu's type) would be a great addition.
That's a dilemma for me too, I'm not really very good with an axe and I can get a lot more done with a saw. Has anyone found any references to mountain man types packing hand saws?
Only way to get better with an axe is use one mate
With regards to historical accuracy its all just a bit of fun so dont fuss too much as t if boone would of had one.
With modern day restrictions/moral obligations/understanding of good practice a saw is a wiser choice in honesty its not as offensive looking, makes a much neater cut so better for the tree and is easier to pack.
Albus yup man up you'll be fine. Just sleep closer t the fire or consider what else you've got to keep you warm liks a pair of camp moccasins/thermal socks and a wooly hat or even kip in swannie.
The US canteen definitely worked better than a standard one ltr bottle. Water is always something that needs considering and I suspect findi or accessing safe water was a massive influence on where boone went on his travels
With regards to historical accuracy its all just a bit of fun so dont fuss too much as t if boone would of had one.
With modern day restrictions/moral obligations/understanding of good practice a saw is a wiser choice in honesty its not as offensive looking, makes a much neater cut so better for the tree and is easier to pack.
Albus yup man up you'll be fine. Just sleep closer t the fire or consider what else you've got to keep you warm liks a pair of camp moccasins/thermal socks and a wooly hat or even kip in swannie.
The US canteen definitely worked better than a standard one ltr bottle. Water is always something that needs considering and I suspect findi or accessing safe water was a massive influence on where boone went on his travels
Well I am (slowly) getting better, can rough out spoons and split billets fairly confidently now. Lot of work chopping rounds though. Your right of course just curious I guess.
Only way to get better with an axe is use one mate
With regards to historical accuracy its all just a bit of fun so dont fuss too much as t if boone would of had one.
With modern day restrictions/moral obligations/understanding of good practice a saw is a wiser choice in honesty its not as offensive looking, makes a much neater cut so better for the tree and is easier to pack.
Albus yup man up you'll be fine. Just sleep closer t the fire or consider what else you've got to keep you warm liks a pair of camp moccasins/thermal socks and a wooly hat or even kip in swannie.
The US canteen definitely worked better than a standard one ltr bottle. Water is always something that needs considering and I suspect findi or accessing safe water was a massive influence on where boone went on his travels
I suspect Danny boy would have a lot less difficulty finding potable water than we do.
Here's a write up about what makes a traditional Swag / bed roll
Very interesting read
http://www.damnyak.ca/2011/10/swags-bed-rolls.html
Very interesting read
http://www.damnyak.ca/2011/10/swags-bed-rolls.html
I found no referances to saws... Saying that it does not mean they didvnot have them, the thing that would make me wonder is the up keep of the saw, ie tooth setting, sharping kit. .....
Blankets only in my next step, to be honest there should be not a lot of difference to a czech bed roll.
Next time i prob will not do saw or axe.. And just use the fallen dead wood, there is one comment with watter on the belt is the weight of it, and its effect with gravity, think i would use 1water bottle belt mounted, an have a larger over sholder one.. Does not pull belt down as you walk, and easier to use on the move.
Blankets only in my next step, to be honest there should be not a lot of difference to a czech bed roll.
Next time i prob will not do saw or axe.. And just use the fallen dead wood, there is one comment with watter on the belt is the weight of it, and its effect with gravity, think i would use 1water bottle belt mounted, an have a larger over sholder one.. Does not pull belt down as you walk, and easier to use on the move.
There are some pics and descriptions in this old Australian book of Swag's http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks13/1301331h.html
My kit for the challenge came in about that. Bedroll kit, with two ltrs of water in it, came to 7.3 kgs. food bag 2.2kgs. 10kgs= 24-25lbs. Also I had enough Provisions to do another night
I dont know how heavy mine is , I'll weight it one day... but I could scraped together another night with what I had left food wise, but it would of been a bit thin on flavor and substance..
Just bought a Polish Lavvu. Will be interesting to see what it's like, weight and size wise the next two meets.
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