101 bits of bushcraft or wilderness wisdom

Slow down, think things through, but use daylight wisely.
Enjoy the moments.
 
Lanyards
Use them on crucial gear.
I love my pencil sharpeners the best tinder maker in the world.
The best man made tinder, Lip balm (Obviously petroleum jely based) and tampons.
Lip balm also good to protect carbon steel edges. Lubicant for firearms tempory seam sealent, cracked heels, and funny enough cracked lips.
Tampons sterile cotton for wound cleaning, can't think of anything better for plugging an entry wound, blister pad, final filter for improvised water flter.
Do stop and smell the flowers.
If it ain't fun your trying to hard.
Carl
 
1 is none 2 is one...I will always preach redundancy..oh and dummy cord everything...my first mistake was to just depend on my gear to stay put...
 
Always have a headlamp, will make life alot easier in the Bush at night, have one with LED bulbs and pack extra Batteries, you will be set for a few weeks of night light use.

RickJ
 
Take care of your skin.

Apply sunscreen every two hours during daylight hours. A moisturizing layer applied prior to the protective layer will greatly enhance the effectiveness of both.

Dry out and sanitize your feet while resting.
 
If you're hiking with your dog, don't forget to bring a collapsible water bowl and plenty of water for her.
 
Bring a good book. It'll help relax you and pass the time. It can also be used for emergency writing paper, tinder, insulation or TP.
 
Extra pair of socks (I carry wool), in case your feet get wet, they can also be used as mittens.
 
Not everyone will agree but all those settlers and Mountain Men can't be wrong... always carry an axe or at least a hatchet. I guess a big chopper if that's your thing. If carrying 2 pounds of cutting tool is too much, either lose the weight of your waist or toughen up!

I understand the appeal of light-weight, but when everything else is less than 20 pounds, a hatchet will not kill you, but could save you.

Chris
 
On sea ice, look at the overturned lip of the snowdrifts - walk in the opposite direction to which they are pointing and you will get back to land.

Warm your hands up by placing them flat on your bare stomach - or inside the belly flap of a freshly killed caribou.
 
To create overturned snowdrift lips pointing away from land, does the wind usually come off the ocean or the land? [Sorry---I'm having a little trouble visualizing it.]

Thanks for the advice,

DancesWithKnives
 
pack several garbage bags , for the obvious reason and they can protect you and your gear from rain .
 
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