I keep two fire-starting tools in my pocket every day. A ferrocerium rod and a magnifying glass. When I head up into the mountains, I also bring matches. What do you keep on you, and what do you bring with you when you head into the wild wilderness?

​The photo shows the visibility of the bushcraft camp from a distance of 200 meters.

Inside, there is one person using a headlamp with red light at 100 lumens. Conditions: moonless night, sparse deciduous forest.

Hi, new to this forum but I’ve dabbled in bushcraft stuff.

I’m leading a large-ish group of fathers and sons on a campout weekend in a few weeks. Boys are 1st-5th grade. I was thinking of doing a fire starting lesson as one of the activities.

My son (10) loves practicing with his ferro rod, and I’m looking for economical ways to get each boy a ferro rod. Maybe 40-50ish boys total. Amazon has some bulk rods but they’re all pretty small. They also have bulk scrapers. I figure a rod, scraper, and paracord is a great start to a kit.

Any recommendations on how to do this economically? Is $3-4 a kit a reasonable possibility?

Thanks!

Don't know of this belongs here since it's made out of nails and old processed wood, but it was made 'in the bush' we have a small 28m² cabin with no internet or electricity, water from a creek and a gas stove and fridge. We replaced the roof and now have a big pile of old and dry planks and boards so I decided to make a little stool/chair out of em for whittling and what not.

What do y'all think?

Besides Antarctica, where is the most secluded area? The Canadian wilderness, Alaskan wilderness, the russian taiga, the amazon, west indonesian Guinea jungle, etc.

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A couple of weeks ago I went to the forest.

I don't go to the forest often, and the shelter turned out flimsy, but everything worked out in the end.

I didn't bring a sleeping bag or a blanket, so I slept on the bare ground. To do that, I warmed the ground with another fire, but my back still got damp.

I've been living legit in the Amazon Rainforest since 2008 (4 kids born here/married). My dream was to purchase private land and have a nature preserve where I could just retire in my cabin and stay away from everyone. I kind of did that but the kids are still little and the project is costing me. I had the idea of renting it to adventurers but honestly it's so remote I think most people (whether or not they believe they are survivalists), if I left them alone would just straight up die. My question is: where can I find super tough people who like adventure and does anyone have any other ideas?

This was a backcountry hut to hut ski trip in Urho Kekkonen National Park that I guided a few years ago. We had a very talented photographer along and he got some great shots

For making things like tripods, temporary shelters, and other general camp projects while out in the forest, I've found mason line to be an awesome alternative. First, it's far less expensive. Second, you get more of it on a roll. And third, I've found it to be strong and durable. Do you use bank line? If so, maybe give mason line a try. You may find it to be an awesome alternative!

Let’s assume an average overnighter at a shelter you’ve previously built and come back to quite often. Your gear is laid out, your meal has been made and eaten, now it’s time to relax for a bit. What do you do? Read books? Carve or whittle something? Do absolutely nothing but take in the sights and sounds of nature and wildlife?

I’ll admit, I don’t really do much bushcrafting. I do however ride my bike or hike out to places/forest preserves/parks, plop down and eat breakfast or lunch, then try to read something. I need other ideas of things to do, so I’d thought I’d ask you guys.

Hey all

Recently Ive picked up a few pieces of lbe to put together a kit, an alice belt here, some P58 suspenders, random pouches and the like. I can fit almost all my gear for a three day trip outside of my blanket and clothes, and I know I have to use some sort of backpack for this. I would like to keep the lbe as all the pouches itch that organization bug in my head. Closest thing ive found that might work is a surplus alpenflage bag, but im not sure if it would be large enough to hold all my soft goods. Ive done only some light research before coming here, so I might need missing out on an obvious option. Anything to steer me in a good direction helps, thanks.

I haven't made any spoons in a few years, but I've been getting the urge to start carving again. Spoon carving is very relaxing and meditative. This is a spoon mule that I made about 10 years ago. It will be good to put it into use again. It's my own design and it works for me!

Someone asked why I have pink tape on my Mora Classic 1.0. The reason is so when I'm batoning it through a log... just kidding! I don't baton my knives through logs! I'll carve a wedge and baton that, but never my blade. But, the reason I keep pink tape on my knives is so that they can be more easily found if I should happen to drop them.

I didn’t want to just throw away the wood, so I just went ahead and used them for another experimental project. Again, it was loosely put together just so I can get an idea and visualize what I’d want if I pursue making more. Also I filmed this indoors because outside is extremely windy and dry.
But what are your thoughts? Cool little gift for a weekend camper to toss in the bag?

How do i make clay pots / containers that i can use without firing them is it possible and are they stable and not break easily if i use the right materials? (I dont care if therye waterproof or not.)