The haversack, a beloved piece of bush kit for centuries, making a relative comeback in the past 20 years. As people seem to have gotten their fill of both high-tech and tactical gear, many are reversing back to more traditional gear. More canvas and less nylon, more wood and leather handles as opposed to high-gripContinue reading “The Haversack”
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Living in a Belle Tent
In late May I took the photo above shortly after setting up, establishing my small 13 foot circle on a piece of property that would evolve to accommodate over 300 people throughout the summer of 2021. What happened before then, I believe, is where this story needs to start. Mid September, 2020: I first setContinue reading “Living in a Belle Tent”
Sunday Scout
When setting out the other day, I grabbed my pack, strapped on my snowshoes, and set out not really knowing what I was going out to look for. In all honesty, after a night of reuniting with some friends via Discord and having more than my share of beers, a set plan was not happening.Continue reading “Sunday Scout”
A Luxury: The Shit Kit
Yes, you read correctly. We’re talking about answering the call of nature in this one. Now, right off the bat, it can be a comical, slightly uncomfortable topic for some people, but it is important to understand proper ethics when dealing with waste in the outdoors. First, lets quick cover a few reasons why thisContinue reading “A Luxury: The Shit Kit”
Rojo’s Outdoor EDC
Aahhh, the famed pocket dump that every bushcraft gear junkie loves. It’s very interesting how people who want to learn more about nature through bushcraft and naturalism have this obsession with gear. But, nonetheless, you can’t deny that gear is awesome, and we all love it. And if gear testing is what gets some ofContinue reading “Rojo’s Outdoor EDC”
UCO Stormproof Matches
I will admit, I’m not a huge match guy. However, I do enjoy the idea and traditionalism of carrying matches, even if I don’t intend to use them. It is also a very good idea to be familiar and successful with different ways of starting fires, and these matches caught my eye about a monthContinue reading “UCO Stormproof Matches”
The Common Fire Kit
A main skill that all bush crafters, and frankly, most people should all know how to do, is create fire. It is a very beautiful thing and a romantic idea to say,” yeah whatever, I’ll just start every fire with a bow drill, that’s real bushcraft.” Well, while the bow drill may be an “iconic”Continue reading “The Common Fire Kit”
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