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Equipment List Discussion for Pathfinder Basics Free Videos - Wilderness Bushcraft, Survival Skills & Outdoor Life Free Videos – Wilderness Bushcraft, Survival Skills & Outdoor Life Below are your complimentary videos. These videos are based on questions I’m commonly asked or tips I give regularly, all of which make a difference to how people approach or undertake different aspects of their outdoor life. Most of the videos are purposely designed to focus on specific aspects of the topic concerned, even specific aspects of a single technique. It’s often the small details which make a difference between success and failure, particularly with topics such as fire-lighting. Each of the links below will take you the video in question, which will open in a new tab on your browser. There is a lot of information in these so please take the time to digest the info, go out and try things, come back and re-watch as necessary. You should bookmark this page in your browser so you can refer back when you need to. Enjoy! Get Email Updates.
The PVC Method of Hanging a Bear Bag If you backpack in bear country, you need to learn how to hang a bear bag (unless a bear canister is required by the local authorities.) No one ever formally taught me how to do it so I developed my own techniques, which I am continuously refining. But whatever your level of experience, hanging a bear bag can be an exasperating experience on any given night and chew up far more time than expected. To this day, it’s not unusual for me to have problems finding a good tree, for my rope to snag, or for my throwing accuracy to be amazingly pathetic. Bear Bag Hanging can be Dangerous The PCT Method One common technique used by many backpackers is called the PCT or Pacific Crest Trail Method. I’ve never used it myself because I find it awkward, and I can never remember how to tie the required clove hitch…on my tiptoes..with my arms above my head. A Knot-less Method This video improves on the classic PCT Method by eliminating the need to use a stick and a clove hitch. Written June 2010.
How to build a fire | The wilderness survival guide Tinder Tinder is dry material that ignites with little heat—a spark starts a fire. The tinder must be absolutely dry to be sure just a spark will ignite it. If you have a device that generates only sparks, charred cloth will be almost essential. Old stumps, dead tree limbs and old tree bark can all be used for tinder. look up on trees for dead branches and in tree hollows for tinder you can use. Charred cloth You can make charred cloth by heating cotton cloth until it turns black, but does not burn. Add it to your individual survival kit. Kindling is readily combustible material that you add to the burning tinder. Fuel is less combustible material that burns slowly and steadily once ignited. How to build a fire There are several methods for laying a fire and each one has advantages. Tepee Fire To make a tepee fire (), arrange the tinder and a few sticks of kindling in the shape of a tepee or cone. Lean to To lay a lean-to fire , push a green stick into the ground at a 30-degree angle.
Camping Tips and Advice from the Love The Outdoors Camping Guide From a “macro” perspective, the general principles of camping are relatively simple. More than anything else, it’s a matter of adaptation and acclimation to living outdoors rather than within four walls. Regardless, there are a multitude of tips and tricks to help make that transition easier, and allow your time spent camping to be more relaxing and enjoyable. General Outdoor Tips The tent is the focal point of most camping trips. Campers can also benefit from a few non-specific outdoor principles. What to Bring on a Camping Trip With any luck, each camping trip proves to be a unique experience. How to Budget for a Camping Trip Like most anything else, budgeting for a camping trip is easiest when you start big and work your way down. As that line is tested, you’ll have to make the nitpicky decisions that ultimately determine your trip’s bottom line. Camp life is made easier by gaining experience and learning the tricks. Reader Tip: Keep Clean while Camping with a Pump Sprayer Avoid the Itch