1000th post give-away

One of my favorite outdoors tip is to bring a few large garbage bags.

You can cut a few holes in it and use it to keep you dry in the rain or to build a temporary shelter. Or stuff dried leaves in it and use it as an insulator. Light weight too so it doesn't hurt to throw in a few bags folding up in your bag.
 
A sharp knife is great for a project. A knife and a sharpener is great for many projects. Pack a sharpener.
 
Congrats on your 1000!
Great idea on the bow set too - very kind of you!

Here's my standard operating procedure what I call the(SOPP) for the woods:

Be Safe (Let others know wher you are/Don't do anything stupid while there etc, etc)
Be Observant (Be aware of your surroundings & what potentially could end up being your surroundings,)
Be Prepared (via Knowledge/understanding/and tools )
Plan your future excursions in light of what you learned on previous trips - keep a journal of the stuff you did not have, that you should have had etc; Also gleaning from others with experience, as by hearing how others faced situations, can help you be ready to face/ or avoid them too.
 
One of the absolute most valuable additions to my skill set was the memorization of Psalms 91. A wise man here once made mention of carrying a small NT or such, I just figured that the most efficient use of kit space would be to store that resource in my head. And even in non-survival crises, that recitation is a great comfort to me.

As far as the practicum of outdoor skills though, I would have to say my high point, was learning to drink from squeezing the juice out of elephant turds like my hero Bear G.:thumbup::thumbup:

BKRHD
 
Congrats on reaching a 1000 bro!

I'm gonna sit this out as I have a bow drill set.
 
Congrats on 1000!
Not that I've heard this, but I have really learned how to converse(write) and listen(read) in a positive manner here. That little piece of peace has allowed me to learn quite a bit here. Amongst the top items are convex sharpening, how to make "PJ Balls" and an appreciation for the SAK.
 
Mine is to be careful when taking other people, in that I should try to do too much, or teach or correct too much, because if they don't have fun, then they won't want to come back. This is important for me to remember with my wife and son! Oh, and apparently batonning is awesome. :D
 
Thanks for the contest! The best advice I can offer is make sure your gear is multi-purpose. It exercises your brain to think up creative solutions to a problem and focuses your attention. Take zip-ties for example. I never hike/tramp/travel without them and they have saved my rear more than once.
 
People often have one thing that they feel is always the most important thing to do in a survival situation, no matter what. For example, some people always want to build a fire first or some people always want to make a shelter first.

The truth of the matter is that is comes down to enviornment. Some areas don't require a fire or shelter if they are always warm, maybe water becomes most important. IMHO it comes down to what will kill you first. If you are going to die first from lack of water, go find water, if you are going to die from cold first, build a fire, if you are going to die from hypothermia due to a cold rain, build a shelter. The only thing that really affects this logic is that certain tasks are easier to do at certain times of day. For example, building a shelter in the dark may be harder than building a fire in the dark.

Cool contest!
 
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Marge: Lisa, watch out for Poison Ivy. Remember, "Leaves of three, let it be.''

Homer: "Leaves of four, eat some more!'' Heh heh heh.


Congrats on the 1000th! :thumbup:

I guess the best piece of advice I've heard is from Les Stroud - he recommended always having five essentials with you - a tarp, cordage, a metal pot, knife, and fire. Coming from someone who spends a week with just a multi-tool and a couple of fritos, I think it sums up what's absolutely necessary to make life a whole lot more livable if you're caught out in the backcountry.

Thanks for the contest - a bowdrill is a pretty cool giveaway!
 
Great opportunity with the give-a-way! Very Cool. :)

"Using what the environment provides for you." This was the best advice I ever got in here. It made me re-think what to pack in my BOB and all my out of doors adventures.

Thanks
 
Congrat's! For the advice, my father use to always joke about "don't drink the water" referring to boil or purifiy it first. The add on advice was to "pack enough TP for two if you do". :D:D

ROCK6
 
After a long hard day of hiking with friends sitting around the old campfire, NEVER, I repeat, never gamble with anyone named after a place. Cinsinatti kid, Minnesota fats, etc. You'll end up carrying their pack, gathering all the firewood, doing all the cooking.....not worth the chance.




Keep your knife sharp, and your mind sharper.


Pat
 
If you ever find yourself in an unexpected situation in the wilderness:

Control fear by consciously avoiding thoughts of dying. Disassociate yourself from your body to control pain. Shelve your emotions until later and promise yourself you won't give up until you have tried everything in your power to make it home alive.

Courage is really just controlled fear, and fear is good as long as it does not turn to panic.
 
Sweet contest and thread idea!

It's hard to sift out the single, most-important piece of advice I've been given. Here is the rule I always play by:

- 5 pieces of gear on my body at all times when in the wilderness: fixed-blade knife, portable sharpener, metal match/firesteel, signal mirror, signal whistle.
I'm going to add three more items to that list, as per the previous poster's mention of Les Stroud: a tarp and a metal water holder. I'll round it out with a compass, something I need to purchase.
I don't know how the tarp will attach to my body, but where there's a will, there's a way!
 
"That is a cattail."
One of the more useful plants around here, fire, shelter, footwear, food. Also good for jousting and swordfighting on horseback!

I've never tried a fire kit and hope I can give yours a whirl.
Kris
 
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