Desertcraft v Bushcraft - Bushcraft USA Forums
Jan 18, 2021 · Desert bushcrafting is definitely different in many ways. I lived in a high desert environment for several years (SoCal and Eastern Nevada). I like to travel light and here are a few things I learned: - Leave the axe at home and carry a lightweight saw instead. Useful for breaking up dead/down wood for fires and shelter building.
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Nov 19, 2017 · I live in the high desert of eastern Nevada these days - 6,600 ft. with 10,000+ ft. peaks all around. Not as dry as some deserts but we get lots of freezing temps. It's beautiful, and conditions mean there aren't a lot of creepy crawlies comin' for ya. Water is the biggest challenge, still, like any desert.
Electric bike for desert/bush travel intial report
Apr 24, 2014 · I'm getting a little long in the tooth and wanting something to take me easily and quietly along the trails and paths.
Original fur trade Indian Affairs "Blanket Gun" - Bushcraft USA …
Mar 16, 2019 · Thought I would post a few pictures of an original "Blanket Gun". Probably not so much modern bush craft, but lots of historical bush craft. Blanket Guns were cut down long arms or pistols that were taken under the blankets during night fall. If the mountain man or Indian should be surprised...
Desert & Semi-Desert Bushcraft - Bushcraft USA Forums
Jan 24, 2012 · Bushcraft in the desert is different yet has similarities to general bushcraft skills. For instance, because of the abundance of dry materials, friction fire is actually easier to attain. You will not believe how many different plants in the desert make great cordage and some come with built in awls and sewing needles (agave for one).
A cheap and highly effective barrel cooling system.
Oct 7, 2024 · I subscribe to Desert Dog Outdoors on YouTube. He's primarily a hunting and shooting channel with a little fishing tossed in hear and there. I find him to be very knowledgeable on many topics and like his no BS style. He shared the creation of this system in this video. It's highly effective and relatively cheap to put together.
Buck Fynn on Bush Bumming, Boondoggling, and other Banter...
Dec 2, 2020 · It looks like a jumping cactus. And is in bad shape, probably near the end of its life. A jumping cactus or teddy bear cactus are common names for the chollas cactus.
Bushcraft survival offroad moped - Bushcraft USA Forums
Mar 12, 2015 · Desert Drifter said: I think the Spree and Honda's Trail 90 and 110 would make outstanding back road machines. Only problem is the Spree and Trails machines stopped being produced in the mid 80's (30 years ago) and good ones today are as scarce as seats in …
Mycarta v. Wood - Bushcraft USA Forums
Aug 20, 2019 · The knife that was my reason for switching 100% to micarta had the prettiest (stabilized) desert ironwood scales I've ever owned. After 4 years the wood shrunk just enough to leave the stainless corby bolts proud of the scales. I still own the knife, and will likely refinish the handle at some point, once I'm convinced it won't shrink any more.
Would You Rather (Bushcamp Edition) | Page 2 - Bushcraft USA …
Nov 1, 2024 · I purchased 40 acres of very remote property in alpine desert country. Other family member bought 40 acres next to mine. As time went on it was improved yearly. Bought a used gutted out travel trailer we modified into sleeping quarters with GI beds. Built a sturdy rigid canopy shelter with a fabric roof.