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Comment on Bushcraft – How To Tread Your Own Path by Ron

Ron — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:47:30 +0000

What a great article!
Can’t wait to see what is coming next, as I do recognise quite a lot in this.

Comment on 10 Ways To Avoid Dehydration Outdoors by Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:54:21 +0000

It is easier to become dehydratewd when it is cool or cold because the air is dryer and you do not notice how much you perspire because your skin will dry quicker. On top of that you exert more energy because of the weight of more clothes on your body and in your pack.

Comment on Use Nature’s Attitude Adjuster by Ron

Ron — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:51:22 +0000

You said it quit right, Nick!

I find myself over and over again, standing still, listening, feeling, absorbing and being. Weither I’m building a shelter or make a fire I halt my activities and just……. experience.
After that I notice that my state of consienceness has changed. I see things clearer, colours are more vivid, my hearing has increased too. It’s not that the sounds are louder, just clearer, too. And I feel there’s a presence all around me. I’m never alone out there, not really…

Comment on Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills On The Web by Nick

Nick — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:35 +0000

Cheers Gary. Have a few more up my sleeve. Coming soon

Comment on Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills On The Web by Gary

Gary — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:43:55 +0000

Nice article Nick – some good links. Thanks.

Comment on What’s Your Little Outdoor Luxury? by Dave

Dave — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:22:30 +0000

Tea & Honey, and my 8oz flask with Captain Morgans spiced Rum, or Premium single malt Scotch. Cheers

Comment on Dehydration – Its Importance For The Wilderness Traveller by Bushcraft fact: Dehydration noticeable after loosing 2% of your water volume | BushSmart.nl - Bushcraft kennis en ervaringen

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:42:29 +0000

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:42:07 +0000

Comment on 10 Ways To Avoid Dehydration Outdoors by Nick

Nick — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:00:44 +0000

Excellent tips guys! Thanks.

The pee bottle thing draws quite a difference of opinion. Some people get on with it, some people just plain don’t like the idea. Makes sense though!

Comment on Making A Birch Bark Canoe – César’s Bark Canoe by Nick

Nick — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:56:53 +0000

I know how you feel Moose. The skills used by one guy to make this are amazing and learnt from a lifetime of experience which we’re hard pushed these days to fit in with all the other stuff we do!

I’ll have to watch it again to answer the specific question about wood ash in hot water. I’ve used just plain old hot water before to make both wood and birch bark pliable before working them so not sure what the advantage of adding wood ash is for this purpose. Anyhow, I’ll take another look when I have a spare few minutes and see if I know