Bushcraft.

One Legged Josh

One Legged Josh

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There has been alot of talk about "defining" or "explaining" bushcraft lately. It has had me thinking. To me, its not one thing, its not even a dozen things. Bushcraft for me, can only be defined by me, in my reality.
If you are a 20 something with a physique like Atlas, and tons of free time...Your definition of bushcraft will be very different than a 70 year old vet living on Social security, with a bad back.

That is the beauty of our hobby though..... Everyone can have a different definition or approach, and no one is wrong. Just get out, and do what you can, when you can.
Enjoy the world God gave us, have fun! This life is fatal, make the best of it.


Playing with making a photo/video. Give it a look if you wish. Have a good one.

(WARNING COUNTRY MUSIC :50:)

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Good video, like that golden retriever with the snow on the muzzle. Yes, bushcraft is to loose a word but it is about enjoying life outdoors without being dependent on store bought gear for everything. The ability to lessen the amount of store bought stuff is the fun of it as long as you don't land yourself in a true life adventure and miss the lunch at your funeral. Getting out and living well and sharing that time with friends and family is a good thang.
 
I remember when it was something you did with a girl, now it's dudes in the woods. What is the world coming to?
 
Here's a funny coincidence, I belong to a bushcrafter's forum where a good number of those pictures originate.
 
Charlie_K said:
Here's a funny coincidence, I belong to a bushcrafter's forum where a good number of those pictures originate.
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Those pictures all originated in my camera. They are from outings we have had between August 2010 and July 2012. Pics are from Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Missouri.

Thanks for watching.
 
Thanks for the video Josh. I think you're spot on. I've always believed "bushcraft" was an evolution where everybody has a different perspective and starting point. The ultimate goal is to improve your knowledge, skill and enjoyment in the outdoors where you also strive to use less, maximize what you use and leave a smaller footprint.

For some it's a lifestyle, for others it is periodic recreation...but it's enjoyment for all.

ROCK6
 
ROCK6 said:
Thanks for the video Josh. I think you're spot on. I've always believed "bushcraft" was an evolution where everybody has a different perspective and starting point. The ultimate goal is to improve your knowledge, skill and enjoyment in the outdoors where you also strive to use less, maximize what you use and leave a smaller footprint.

For some it's a lifestyle, for others it is periodic recreation...but it's enjoyment for all.

ROCK6
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Right on Rock, I hear you. I've owned the canoe, killed and processed the deer, lived in the far north, shot ptarmagins, snared rabbits, caught fish from shore in crystal clear waters. On and on. I actually get tired of and have little interests in ''proving'' anything to anyone now. The wife and I are leaving for a long weekend camping trip right away here, and I will pick up a new axe, G.B. Small Forest, which I greatly anticipate. It has been a year or two since living in the Boreal so the trip will be a bit of a home coming. I will not be carving wooden spoons, I will not be making a spruce shelter, I will not be packing a ton of knives. Keeping this basic, simple and fun. Thanks for the wide range of perspectives Josh.
 
upnorth said:
I actually get tired of and have little interests in ''proving'' anything to anyone now.
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Agreed. This is a hobby. Its point is to keep us poor and off the streets.

Personally, I enjoy reading these forums because the bushcraft those of you in North America talk about is very different to bushcraft here in New Zealand.
 
watched it all the way through, good job and I got through the song as well..:D and your right bushcraft varies from one to the other, for me if I have a knife shaped object and a stick to whittle I'm bushcrafting baby!!! :)

take care,
rob
 
Hey Josh and others,

Your view on bushcraft is how I see bushcraft too. I live in the Netherlands. Most of the times I go out with my bushcraftbuddy. We build leafshelters, start fires in wet woods, (try to) make fire with the bow and drill, cook our diner over a campfire. Oh and ofcourse: talk about knives.

Sometimes we meet people, have fun and learn new skills.

Keep going out there!

Cheers
 
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