I have been doing a lot of thinking about wearing and using primitive gear from the 1800's and even started a thread on it which has really resonated with some people. However there are a few modern conveniences I don't really want to give up ,particularly my quad which is just such a great way to get around in the bush.
When I was a teenager there was this skateboard video called "Future Primitive" and that idea and term has always appealed to me. It seems that there are a lot of people who want to get back to a more natural ,traditional and sustainable
way of living without giving up things like internet ,GPS and other modern gear.
The fishing camps in the north where I live use a method of construction that I really like and is ideal for the future primitive idea. They use local small tree frames and poly sheeting for the walls. You can even get big stick on zippers for doors from Lee valley. The poly sheeting is very light and easy to pack into the bush and being up off the ground and having an escape from the rain and especially the bugs is vital. If you have the time and energy you can
add some brush to the walls for insulation and to make it look more natural.
I also like the idea of using the old style leather lever rifle sheaths for horseback on my bike and quad and having mostly natural materials in my gear but a waterproof sell stashed away for emergencies.
Using more fur ,wool ,hemp and leather gear instead of synthetics.
Using a compass and maps instead of GPS.
starting a fire rather than using a camp stove. Burning some wood is good for the forest so unless you live in a very over populated area it is not an issue
as far as ecology. Brian made a great point that using a few sticks to cook your wieners is actually a lot less harmfull than the manufacturing it took to make the chrome plated hot dog skewers in china.
What Future primitive camping do you do or want to do? Do you like the idea?
When I was a teenager there was this skateboard video called "Future Primitive" and that idea and term has always appealed to me. It seems that there are a lot of people who want to get back to a more natural ,traditional and sustainable
way of living without giving up things like internet ,GPS and other modern gear.
The fishing camps in the north where I live use a method of construction that I really like and is ideal for the future primitive idea. They use local small tree frames and poly sheeting for the walls. You can even get big stick on zippers for doors from Lee valley. The poly sheeting is very light and easy to pack into the bush and being up off the ground and having an escape from the rain and especially the bugs is vital. If you have the time and energy you can
add some brush to the walls for insulation and to make it look more natural.
I also like the idea of using the old style leather lever rifle sheaths for horseback on my bike and quad and having mostly natural materials in my gear but a waterproof sell stashed away for emergencies.
Using more fur ,wool ,hemp and leather gear instead of synthetics.
Using a compass and maps instead of GPS.
starting a fire rather than using a camp stove. Burning some wood is good for the forest so unless you live in a very over populated area it is not an issue
as far as ecology. Brian made a great point that using a few sticks to cook your wieners is actually a lot less harmfull than the manufacturing it took to make the chrome plated hot dog skewers in china.
What Future primitive camping do you do or want to do? Do you like the idea?