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Though this wooden sign had a cool rustic vibes. Though this wooden sign had a cool rustic vibes. I'm sure it will eventually be replaced by some sharp edged modern eyesore. So enjoy it while it lasts. #boreal #borealtrail #trailmarker #trailsign #winterruck #winterhike #rucking #ohiowoods #woodlands #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #rustic #rusticsign
This was an interesting find. A large peel of tul This was an interesting find. A large peel of tulip poplar bark hanging a few feet off the ground on a thin branch. What are the odds? Needless to say this came back to camp for the evening's fire starting. #naturalmaterials #naturalfirestarter #tulippoplar #tulippoplarbark #treebark #firetinder #firestarter #firematerial #naturaltinder #possummentality #opossummentality #resourcegathering #firecraft #fireislife #carrythefire #carrytheflame #firekit #survivalskills #survivaltraining #bushcraft #bushcraftskills #wildernesssurvival #wildernesssurvivalskills #wildernessskills #primitiveskills #naturelover #naturelovers #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside
There must be some tasty woodpecker snacks in ther There must be some tasty woodpecker snacks in there. I've never seen such a large hole made by a bird. I believe they normally make a series of holes. My hypothesis is this tree's scaring has made for a unique situation. #woodpecker #woodpeckers #woodpeckersofinstagram #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturalist #treetrunks #treehole #treeholes #forestfinds #forestfind
Throwing hatchets at sunset. This @council_tool F Throwing hatchets at sunset. This @council_tool Flying Fox is one of my favorites. #flyingfox #hatchet #axejunkie #axejunkies #axe #counciltool #throwinghatchets #throwingaxes #throwingaxe #axethrowing #hatchetthrowing #satisfying #bushcrafty #wintercamping #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoorlife #polarhog2021
Winter camping, current temp 19°F. Sunset, Snow, Winter camping, current temp 19°F. Sunset, Snow, Flying Fox, Fire and Dutch Oven Beef Stew. #camping #wintercamping #polarhog2021 #hatchet #axejunkie #axejunkies #axe #counciltool #flyingfox #dutchovencooking #campfirecooking #campcraft #woodcraft #campfire #campfirechef #campfirefood #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoorlife
Axe mask status: Things are getting interesting. Axe mask status: Things are getting interesting. Applied red and black dye, burnished the edges. I want to use black hardware, so it's going to be a little while before I wrap this project. #leathercraft #leatherwork #leatherworking #leathersmith #bushcraftgear #bushcraftkit #axe #axesheath #axemask #sheathmaking #axejunkie #axejunkies #bushcraftessentials #bushcraftlife #bushcrafttools #hatchet #handcrafted #craftsmanship #diyleather #diyleathercraft #diysheath #diylife #husquarna
A few of the locals hanging out in my backyard. # A few of the locals hanging out in my backyard. #deer #whitetail #ohiodeer #ohiowhitetail #deerphotography #deersighting #deerofinstagram #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animal #animals #animalphotography #animalsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturalist
Axe mask status: Getting there. Traced my templat Axe mask status: Getting there. Traced my template, cut leather, scribed thread and hole location, punched holes, stitched leather, trimmed leather. #leathercraft #leatherwork #leatherworking #leathersmith #bushcraftgear #bushcraftkit #axe #axesheath #axemask #sheathmaking #axejunkie #axejunkies #bushcraftessentials #bushcraftlife #bushcrafttools #hatchet #handcrafted #craftsmanship #diyleather #diyleathercraft #diysheath #diylife #husquarna
How I approached this challenge: Need observation How I approached this challenge: Need observation > idea collecting > sketching > drawing > modeling > I'M HERE > digital templating > cutting material > crafting > finishing. Looks like I'm about halfway to a 1 of a kind axe mask. But, this process is about the same for nearly everything I do as a maker. Sometimes I'd like to be the type of person that just starts crafting without sweating the details, but it's not in my nature. I don't settle for good enough. Anything less than near perfection stresses me out. Anyone else feel this way? #leathercraft #leatherwork #leatherworking #leathersmith #bushcraftgear #axesheath #axemask #sheathmaking #designprocess #maker #bushcrafty #bushcrafting #axe #axejunkie #axejunkies #bushcrafttools #toolmod #toolmodification #diygear #diyleather #diyleathercraft #sweatthesmallstuff #detailoriented #crafter #designer #engineer
A babbling brook and a waterfall, it's a good day. A babbling brook and a waterfall, it's a good day. #babblingbrook #stream #creek #creekside #watersedge #waterfall #frozenhike #frozenwaterfall #hiking #winterruck #rucking #iceformation #iceformations #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature
Had to go full bushninja on this sunny 17°F morni Had to go full bushninja on this sunny 17°F morning. This @northxnorth.co Hooded Neck Gaiter is perfect for temperature regulation. Easy to pull up, down, hood, no hood, etc. #sunshine #hiking #rucking #enbracethesuck #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #northxnorth #neckgaiter #woolgaiter #buff #woolbuff #bushninja #belowfreezing #woolclothing #hikinggear #survivalgear #essentialkit #coolair #freshair #crispmorning #marinowool #lensflare
Know your trail blazes. These are pretty easy onc Know your trail blazes. These are pretty easy once you understand what each one represents, but there are a few less common blazes for hazards that I didn't find on this trail. 1 Turn to the right 2 Continue straight 3 Turn to the left #trailblaze #blaze #hiking #hikingtrail #trailmarker #trailsign #winterruck #winterhike #rucking #ohiowoods #woodlands #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #buckeyetrail
Charred up these Osage scales. I think they look p Charred up these Osage scales. I think they look phenomenal. Oh there's this interesting knife too 😅 #fixedblade #fixedbladeknife #osage #osageorange #knife #knives #knifelife #knifeislife #knifenut #blade #blades #bladephoto #knifephotography #knifestagram #danferguson #woodscales #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #bushcraftknife #bushcraftkit #bushcraftessentials #bushcraftlife #bushcrafttools #survivaltools #survivalkit #survivalgear #bushcraftgear #survivalknife
Dogbane makes decent cordage and the seed pods con Dogbane makes decent cordage and the seed pods contain fine fluff that can be utilized as a flash tinder. Flash tinder burns extremely fast but it might give you the edge you need to get a slightly courser tinder to take to flame. #dogbane #firetinder #flashtinder #firestarter #possummentality #opossummentality #resourcegathering #firecraft #fireislife #carrythefire #carrytheflame #firekit #survivalskills #survivaltraining #bushcraft #bushcraftskills #wildernesssurvival #wildernesssurvivalskills #plantphotography #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #plantid
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