Camping kephart-style.

hiwa

hiwa

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Pete, new member here. Having owned and read all of Kep's books (over and over) for years,does anyone ever go in the bush carrying only as close as to what he did and try his techniques out ? I don't have a Kephart style knife yet,but am a great fan of his and Nessmuk's philosophies. Instead of getting caught up in all the latest toys and bringing a ton of gear with me, I like to go low and slow and enjoy using just what's in my head and whats in my pack. Do any of you fellas try to go out and "old-school it?"

Pete
 
I haven't read Kephart's books yet, though I plan to. I just finished reading Nessmuk's, and have been thinking about trying to do it just like he did. I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work just fine. The wilderness isn't any different now than it was then, there just isn't as much of it:(.
 
Well said.CRR. Nothings changed much. Bush is still basically still bush,but definately not as many critters and fish as there used to be, even when I was a kid some 35-40 yrs. ago. Kephart's book " Camping and Woodcraft " is my ultimate bush bible , as I call it. I definately recommend getting it.
 
It's definitely on my list. Being from the Carolinas, I'm a bit ashamed that I haven't read it yet. For that matter I hadn't even heard of Kephart till earlier this year.:o
 
The only thing that's really changed is that water purification tabs or a filter are really a necessity these days.
 
traditional camping is fast coming back, Steve Watts and David Wescott are at the helm of it. I'm really fortunate to step out of the Nylon cocoon and experience it with them. I love the Camp Kephart series that he has hosted
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and so it is! I don't have it yet, and probably shouldn't have mentioned it :) It is CHOCK FULL of glorious pictures
 
Thanks for the cool pictures. It inspires me to plan a trip right away !! Been a while, so I'm really itchin' to go,even for just the day. Time to dig out that ol' carbon steel beauty and get some dirt time !!

Pete
 
Joezilla said:
I'm really fortunate to step out of the Nylon cocoon and experience it with them.
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Joe, just as I said the last time you posted these pics; the campsite is beautiful.

The aesthetic of the organic materials and the harmonious colors and shapes is a great relief from the 'nylon cocoon'.

I'd compare your campsite to an old library; and then contrast those two with an ultralight campsite and the magazine rack at Target as far as substance and pleasantries.

Maybe some elements of LNT and ultralight need to be discarded.
 
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