Amazon Jungle Survival Trip (pics)

[bearthedog]

I just got back from the Randall's Adventure Training class in Peru. This was an experience of a lifetime. All the guys on the trip were fun to be around and we couldn't have asked for a better group of instructors and guides. Here are some pictures of my time in Peru.

Travel in the city was exciting. It was like a derby race with not too many rules.

Then there was the boat ride. Some would say this was the true test of survival since we didn't have much to do. After all the stories and jokes we still had about 6-8 hours of travel before we would arrive and start our training. As we pondered what lies ahead of us we slowly drift into a much needed sleep after endless hours on a plane.

 

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The motor broke a few times which made it kind of a stop and go journey.

This was our view for about 20 hours!

We stopped at villages and mixed with the people. They were all very friendly and followed us around like we were rockstars. I can't think of any place in the states were you can go into an unfamiliar neighborhood and be greeted with so many smiles. It truely was like going back in time!

He was making trap parts for a Jag

 

[bearthedog]

Here are some jungle shots from the boat and on the beach.

 

[bearthedog]

Survival skills.

Aguilar was our survival instructor. First we had to clear the jungle ground to make camp. He showed us basic machete use and safety.

Shelter

Sheter building was my favorite. I chose to sleep in a swamp bed the first night. This an important and time consuming skill you must know.

The start of a swamp bed

 

[bearthedog]

Here is our two man shelter. I will always remember it as the wet night.

Food

Deer and fish

We ate like kings the first night in the jungle

Heart of palm

Here we are. We were a tight group. Sticking together and helping eachother out was the key for us. Don't forget a sense of humor. It just might be your greatest tool.

 

[bearthedog]

Luis handing us some heart of palm

Tuck snacking on some palm

Mora 2000 was perfect for cleaning fish

Clancy cutting up some tasty roots. It actually tastes like baked potato.

Some fish would jump into the boat during our alligator hunts

 

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Building a litter out of poles and vines to evacuate the injured.

Knives/Machetes

A machete and good small fixed blade can do it all

We used knives for everything! Cleaning fish, opening cans, making shelter, fire and food prep.

Tramontina machete used as a spatula

 

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More knives

Kitchen work

Traps

Snares, a few different twich up style traps using the tention of a bent green tree.

Final group shot

 

[bearthedog]

Thanks Eric at On-Scene for the Mora sheath. As you can see I made it into a shoulder/neck carry. It took a good blow from a machete and showed no pain.

Thanks David at Azrael's Custom Leather for the Nessmuk and and the kydex.

Fanatic Fringe mades a good 6 oz. pack for small loads in the jungle.

 

[abiggs]

I envy you. How long were you out there?

 

[Wabajack]

WOW!!! Thanks for the pics looks like a you had a great time.

I am so envious!.

 

[Snow]

That looks freakin sweet. Thanks for sharing all the pics!

 

[Dr. Mudd]

Great photos of your trip! Thanks for sharing. Must have been a fantastic trip, too. :thumbup:

OK, come clean now. What did you say to the girl in the red shirt and pink shorts to get that big grin she gave you?

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Looks like a great trip, thanks for sharing. It'll be something that you'll never forget.

Doc

 

[eastr77]

I envy you. How long were you out there?

well said.... i would love to go.. same question as above and how much toltal would you say you spent$$ if you don't mind telling . would help to see how many years it would take to save up for

 

[k-spar]

Great pictures, looks like a ton of fun. Good thought 'bout the sense of humor being your greatest tool, especially if you have to work as a team.

 

[martensite]

good pics !


what food did you take with you? anyone use folding knives or traditional pocket knives or SAKs?

 

[pict]

Looks like a fantastic trip, truly inspiring! A machete and small fixed blade are hard to beat.

So how were the bugs. IIRC you guys did this without DEET. Your shelters looked great BTW. Mac

 

[texastonydobbs]

that is so great you had a great /safe trip,i only seen one RAT/RC3 knife why is that ? the guy teaching you machete safety looks to have a RC3 on his hip as a crosss draw set up being left hip right handed.. excellent pictures! Thank you for sharing..

 

[bearthedog]

We were not allowed food or deet to be taken into the jungle. There was a spyderco military, SAK, K-bar folder, and CRKT m-16.

Aguilar our instructor was given an RC-3 for the trip. We are all going to get one for being on the trip.

The shelters were waterproof and comfortable for me at least.