Beckerheads outdoor tips and tricks

Carry chopsticks! Preferably the cheap bamboo ones, because you can eat with them (especially noodles) AND use them as tinder! Fine bamboo curls are awesome for lighting with a firesteel.
 
Here is the other "candle/stove" I made. This one does not have a wick, so the entire circumference burns for hours on end.

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TINY WITH A TON OF FLAME.

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tick country? bring a monkey :)

then eat it on the way out. tastes like spotted owl.
 
Dont want to spend a lot on firesteels? Throw Cricket lighter into that used Mint can along with a small bag of vaseline cotton balls. It will keep your lighter dry and ready.
 
want to turn that snared rabbit or squirrel into a stew.

Keep a vegitable bulon cube and a 1/2 tablespoon of flour in a ziplock bag in your canteen kit. stir the flour in while the water is still cool then add cube and sliced rabbit while boiling to make a good stew right in your canteen cup.
 
a thin pair of leather gloves in your pack and vehicle
whether camping or survival getting nicks/slivers abrasions on your hands sucks and always fester quickly with camp chores
not to mention burns around the fire

car camping, keep a pair of safety glasses with your axe(and gloves)
I never chop wood without them, eye injury's are bad news in the bush
 
Brad "the butcher";9735647 said:
a thin pair of leather gloves in your pack and vehicle
whether camping or survival getting nicks/slivers abrasions on your hands sucks and always fester quickly with camp chores
not to mention burns around the fire

car camping, keep a pair of safety glasses with your axe(and gloves)
I never chop wood without them, eye injury's are bad news in the bush
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Gloves, Schmoves. They are useless and not help you. I have the pics to prove it. ha ha

Seriously though, I keep a leather pair in my truck, a leather pair in my pack and a pair of Mechanix gloves in my pack as well. Somebody always forgets their gloves. I will be buying an new pair of HexArmor gloves soon.
 
So fire is always a huge topic of survival. One of the big 3. (cutting tool, water and fire)

I am obsessed with ways to make fire. I know people love the steel wool and 9volt. I like the steel wool and ferro rod combo better. Well tonight I tested the sparks from a zippo and from a cheap lighter. Neither of them have fuel.

I found that when fluff the steel wool a tiny bit, the spark from the zippo and basic lighter, the steel wool caught a spark and I was able to put both in my birds nest to make fire.

I find 0000 steel wool to work the best because it is so fine it will take the tiniest spark.

Also, rubbing alcohol in a zippo will work in a pinch but does not give you the same wind proof/resistance as proper fuel. But in a pinch, there ya go.
 
The one thing I have taken from all the survival shows on TV... No matter how bad the situation seams civilization / rescue is never more then a hour away.
 
LG&M said:
The one thing I have taken from all the survival shows on TV... No matter how bad the situation seams civilization / rescue is never more then a hour away.
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That rule actually works here in Germany. It's part of the reason why I don't carry survival kits, because unless you go into the mountains further south (I live in the northern half of Germany which is more or less flat) you have cell phone reception almost everywhere and an ambulance or helo with you in less than half an hour. There's one place, high up in the Alps in south Germany, where you're actually 10km from the nearest road. If you want to enjoy the wilderness, this sucks. If you chop your leg off with your axe, you'll be happy.
 
LG&M said:
The one thing I have taken from all the survival shows on TV... No matter how bad the situation seams civilization / rescue is never more then a hour away.
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several shows of "survivor man", our hero has *bailed* from a given locale, because it *was* really, TRULY, stupid dangerous.

at least once, the ENTIRE crew was in danger of dying. including his support staff, which was supposed to save his bacon, oops. actually, he might have just been in better shape than them, under the circumstances. they bailed hard. they admitted as much too.

if a survival show expert ever admits to being perfect, never being afraid, and never actually in danger, ignore them. survivorman at least, has done some dangerous, if not stupid things, and says so. a lot of what he has done is completely reliable, because survival is ... random. though i do admire his field expertise, knowledge, and spunk, keeping in mind he's doing the work of three people to show you everything...

real survival? let's be real for ONE moment. you have what you have. if you are not carrying it, or it's not in your vehicle, well, that's what you got. chances are you're going to do the smart thing, and hunker down. in an ideal world, yeah, rescue is hours away, or at most, a few days. if you have enough warmth and water, hunger is something you can worry about in 14 days or so ;) most of us will never be there. so, bring some tape, and some bandaids, and a nice book :)
 
Bladite said:
several shows of "survivor man", our hero has *bailed* from a given locale, because it *was* really, TRULY, stupid dangerous.

at least once, the ENTIRE crew was in danger of dying. including his support staff, which was supposed to save his bacon, oops. actually, he might have just been in better shape than them, under the circumstances. they bailed hard. they admitted as much too.

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I missed that one, Les does have skill in my opinion he is one of the best. I would like to see the show where they bring their "kit" and show how useful it is. That would be helpful to the average Joe.
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Carry a bandana. Here's a few reasons to.

1. Signal flag
2. Neck Gaiter for cold weather
3. Tourniquet
4. Pot Holder
5. Collecting Wild Edibles
6. Sun block for neck
7. Sling
8. Sling (as in David and Goliath)
9. Sling (for a staff )
10. Cordage (strips or as is)
11. Washcloth/Towel (Bathe out of a Collapsible Bucket)
12. Sweatband
13. Waist pack/pouch
14. Hobo Pack
15. Padding a hotspot
16. Cleaning Patches for Firearm
17. Bullet Patches for Muzzleloader
18. Gun Wipe Cloth (with oil)
19. Toilet Paper
20. Mark a Trail
21. Dish Rag
22. Napkin
23. Eye patch
24. Pre-water Filter (like Coffee Filters)
25. Clean Glasses and other lens
26. Ear Muffs
27. Bind a stone and toss a line over a limb
28. Dust Mask (in Urban Survival)
29. Wet and wear for Hot Weather
30. Sneezing
 
A bandana also makes a handy wrap for a spare Brown's hamburger.
 
Bringing it back cause I think it should be a sticky.

I have found that a 4" adjustable wench in the pocket is as useful if not more than a multitool. If you need screwdrivers throw a couple of 1/4" driver tips in your pocket and use the wrench to turn em. If I could figure out a way to do it I would love to modify the hole in the wrench handle to accept the bits. I also have tied a piece of paracord to the handle and added a 1/4 20 hex nut as a bead. They are really common and I have come across a bolt or two that could have used a nut. The cord also helps with getting a little leverage if you pull in the direction you are needing. Best part is it will handle everything up to 9/16". Works well as a metal whacker, bender, and something to grab hot stuff.

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Sorry for the bad cell pic. Didn't realize it was that bad until I posted it.
 
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