101 bits of bushcraft or wilderness wisdom

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So the idea of this thread is to share one of your best bushcraft tips or tricks.

So just post one littel bit of bushcraft wisdom,could be a bit of useful kit or bit of philosophy.As long as it is something bushcrafty or outdoorsy and a useful bit of knowledge to have,but just post one tip guys!!!
 
Tell someone where you´re going & when you´ll be back .


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Always wear a hat. Get into the habit of it when outside. The one time you don't take it is the one time you will find yourself highly exposed to the sun.
 
One thing I taught a buddy of mine this weekend...

When you're in a new place and aren't sure of which trail to follow, check for tracks. You'll be amazed at how many times you'll figure out which way to go to stay on the trail by looking for prints coming out of it.

David
 
Quick way to check for oncoming hypothermia:

touch your pinky to your thumb (making the number "3" sign with your hand). If you can't do that easily, get warm. (Kochanski, M. Bushcraft.)
 
be able to start a fire w/ more than one way (firesteel, lighter, friction method, etc.) and being proficient enough to use either method

prepare packing supplies for more than what is expected
 
A geezer friend of mine brings an extremely light gardener's knee pad and keeps it on his right knee after setting camp for the evening. When he gets down on one knee to work with the fire, his boney old knee doesn't get beat up by gravel or hard soil around the fire ring.

DancesWithKnives
 
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