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Budget Bushcraft: Wool Blankets for the Common Man

February 8, 2020September 14, 2020 DangerFox

If you’ve shopped around for wool blankets you’ll know they generally don’t come cheap. I searched high and low, reading many social posts and watching many videos. The general consensus […]

sun compass
Bushcraft

Using a Shadow Board Compass (Viking Sun Compass)

June 25, 2019December 27, 2019 DangerFox

A shadow board is a non-magnetic compass that uses the sun as it’s principal way to determine direction. This discovery is believed to have originated with the Vikings of the […]

Batoning Wood
Bushcraft

Should You Baton Your Knife? (Pros & Cons)

August 29, 2018April 13, 2020 DangerFox

Yes, No, and Maybe – Batoning, if you don’t know, is the technique of driving a blade through wood by repeatedly striking the back of the tool with a wooden […]

night sky vegvisir viking compass
Bushcraft

Night Navigation Without a Compass (Northern Hemisphere)

July 31, 2018January 8, 2020 DangerFox

Have you ever wondered how you might navigate at night without a compass? Or perhaps the compass you have is damaged or can’t be seen in low light conditions. I […]

Crabapple photo
Bushcraft

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Harvest Calendar for Ohio

July 25, 2018January 7, 2020 DangerFox

In an effort to expand the knowledge of wild plants for edible and medicinal uses, I will be recording when I find useful plant parts in season here in NE […]

husqvarna hatchet and mora companion
Bushcraft

Budget Bushcraft: Gear for the Common Man

May 9, 2018April 7, 2020 DangerFox

Whether you are new to bushcraft, on a tight budget, or just a gear junkie this list of proven budget-friendly gear is worth checking out. These are honest recommendations from […]

Adventures

Pathfinder Gathering 2015 Overview And Takeaways

August 1, 2015June 25, 2019 DangerFox

The 2015 gathering has been written into history. Knowledge was shared, skills were passed down and all is well. The pathfinder community grows larger and stronger with each passing year. If […]

Adventures

A Pathfinder Gathering Gear Guide

April 1, 2015June 25, 2019 DangerFox

I’d like to provide some insight for those wondering what they should consider bringing to a Pathfinder Gathering. There’s no set list of required gear but you’ll want to bring the 10 […]

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What lights your fire? This is the prototype for What lights your fire? 

This is the prototype for the @centralohiobushcraft puukko produced by @s.maxwellknives and I couldn't be happier with it.

This is just a tease, more photos and videos will be coming soon.

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Eat local... Sassafras #sassafras #plant #plants Eat local... Sassafras

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Just emptied my 2nd to last pack of Dragon Fire Ti Just emptied my 2nd to last pack of Dragon Fire Tinder. Things won't be the same when I don't have a pouch at my disposal... 

Anyone else have any left?

#firetinder #dragonfire #dragonfiretinder #firecraft #bushcraft #carrythefire #carrytheflame
Did a 6 hour pit roast on a 13 pound turkey at the Did a 6 hour pit roast on a 13 pound turkey at the NW Ohio Bushcraft Campout.

It turned out amazing, like a super delicious rotisserie chicken. Every bit was moist and flavorful.

Everyone ate their fill, I'm sure I ate over a pound of turkey myself 😋

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Sassafras! #showmewhatyoureworkingwith #sassafra Sassafras! #showmewhatyoureworkingwith 

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This flint and steel fire brought to you by this m This flint and steel fire brought to you by this most excellent @s.maxwellknives fire striker.

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The solar still experiment was a great success! A The solar still experiment was a great success!

After the hole was dug, it took about 5 hours to produce 15oz of clean drinking water. Replenishing the leaves would be a 10 minute job and could probably be done twice a day.

There are definitely some ways this could be improved. The pit could have been larger allowing for a greater amount of green material. You're only limited by what you can dig and the clear sheet you have. 

That said, I believe this would work even better if the bottom could be lined and dirty water could be added quicker and easier than the leaves. This should work longer than the leaves and wouldn't need to be replenished nearly as often.

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Bushcraft shelter end of day 3. #nwohiobushcraftc Bushcraft shelter end of day 3.

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Bushcraft shelter end of day 2. #nwohiobushcraftc Bushcraft shelter end of day 2.

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Shelter building at the NW Ohio Bushcraft Campout. Shelter building at the NW Ohio Bushcraft Campout.

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Fresh baby deer. #fawn #whitetail #whitetailfawn Fresh baby deer.

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Whistle pig sighting - Danger close. #whistlepig Whistle pig sighting - Danger close.

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Part 2 of my time at the Old School Survival Boot Part 2 of my time at the Old School Survival Boot Camp gathering. 

#oldschoolsurvivalbootcamp #survivaltraining #camping #ohioevents #survivalskills #preparedness #plantidentification #wildedibles #homesteading
Making the rounds with the vendors at the Old Scho Making the rounds with the vendors at the Old School Survival Boot Camp.

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