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American Bushman: April 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Saturday, April 29, 2006. New Hilleberg 5 XP Tarp. Got a Hilleberg 5 XP in yesterday's mail. From reading the specs on Moontrail's website. Packs down SMALL and compresses even further. Green color easier to blend in to surroundings. Comes with guylines already attached. 18 oz for almost 5 feet X 11.5 feet (1.45m X 3.5m). Sil-polyester feels nice and sturdy. Overall I'm pleased with my p...
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American Bushman: August 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Thursday, August 31, 2006. PSKs often include several small items (i.e. fish hooks, safety pins, needles, etc.) which can easily be lost in the woods when the kit is opened. There are a few ways to deal with this problem. First, you can find yourself a small vial or other container in which to place these small items. That will also give you all kinds of extra room for other essentials.
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American Bushman: September 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Saturday, September 30, 2006. I got to spend most of my day in the woods yesterday. Actually, I explored some familiar ground in the morning and new ground in the afternoon. It wasn't the best time of year to harvest berries but the mushrooms are out in large numbers this time of year. If I knew more about which were edible and which were not I could have harvested armloads yesterday.
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American Bushman: October 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Holy cow is this a tough knife! Paul Bos Heat Treat. Here's a thread on Bladeforums. Where I've been testing this knife for over a year. Posted by American Bushman @ 7:58 AM. Monday, October 30, 2006. The knife is held in a three-finger grip and I've tied a small lanyard to the back to give my pinky something to grab. Setup this way, the knife handles much ...
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American Bushman: July 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Monday, July 31, 2006. Not much in the way of outdoor time but LOTS of good stuff. See you here in a few hours (tomorrow) with some of the stories. Posted by American Bushman @ 10:51 PM. Thursday, July 27, 2006. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning for a few days in Denver, Colorado. I'll try to check in from the road but don't know if I'll get any updates posted. See you again on Tuesday.
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Midwest Bushcraft: Tarp Versatility
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8220;High technology has done us one great service: It has retaught us the delight of performing simple and primordial tasks - chopping wood, building a fire, drawing water from a spring” Edward Abbey. Wednesday, March 28, 2012. A while back I led a program on the versatility of tarps and tarp variants. I demonstrated how to use a parachute as a cooking fly (which did not go perfectly because it was insanely windy that day). Cross-brace and tether in place (Photo by R. Thurman). Photo by R. Thurman).
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Midwest Bushcraft: December 2010
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8220;High technology has done us one great service: It has retaught us the delight of performing simple and primordial tasks - chopping wood, building a fire, drawing water from a spring” Edward Abbey. Friday, December 31, 2010. The Other Side of Lost. Situation Report-Tuesday, Dec. 28th 2010 4:45 PM. Temperature: 22 Deg. F. Substrate:snow/light powder, approximately 2'. Physical description: Female, average build, 5'4", blonde, wearing light blue jacket. Coordinating Initial Search and Rescue (. When yo...
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Midwest Bushcraft: A New Spoon
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8220;High technology has done us one great service: It has retaught us the delight of performing simple and primordial tasks - chopping wood, building a fire, drawing water from a spring” Edward Abbey. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Just a quick post of a spoon I carved on a hike today. It is made from Common buckt horn (. From tree to what you see here took about 20 minutes. I will sand and finish it tomorrow. Special thanks to Brittney for letting me use the photo. 20 minutes, huh? March 15, 2012 at 5:44 PM.
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American Bushman: May 2006
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If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Book Club:What to Expect. The author also touches on the backyard campsite, a personal favorite of mine, when he writes:. It is this controlled environment I find most suitable for teaching my daughter the basics of camping out. She is willing to be bold and take risks just as long as the house, and mommy, are within view. Thanks for reading,. This chapter has se...
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