Rough Camping & Survival Tips

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The ALONE season seven cast includes:
Mark D’Ambrosio
Age: 33
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Profession: Sniper & Survival Skills Instructor
Correy Hawk
Age: 30
Hometown: Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Profession: Traditional Bowyer
Shawn Helton
Age: 43
Hometown: Henry, Tennessee
Profession: Tool Maker
Kielyn Marrone
Age: 33
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Profession: Winter Wilderness Expedition Operator
Joe Nicholas
Age: 31
Hometown: Redding, California
Profession: Biologist
Amos Rodriguez
Age: 40
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indianapolis
Profession: Primitive Skills Instructor
Callie Russell
Age: 31
Hometown: Flathead Valley, Montana
Profession: Ancestral Living Skills Instructor
Keith Syers
Age: 45
Hometown: Curlew, Kentucky
Profession: Homesteader
Joel Van Der Loon
Age: 34
Hometown: Sisters, Oregon
Profession: Primitive Skills School Owner
Roland Welker
Age: 47
Hometown: Red Devil, Arkansas
Profession: Hunting Guide

 

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[Art Lambart II]

I agree!
But I can not see it up here.
Where can I find it on the net?

You should be able to watch it on the history channel app.

 

[nztimb]

Season 7, episode 1, of Alone "ALONE The Million Dollar Challenge" aired last night and it should be a good season. This season the winner must survive 100 days alone in the Arctic to claim the million dollar prize. ALONE is one of my favorite shows on TV, Thursday nights just got a little better.

We have just had the series where they were in the artic and the guy won who bow shot the moose and the wolveine kept getting his fat supply from the high stand he kept if on.
One of my favourite watches as well Art.

 

[Dr Ray]

Hey Von Gruff, do you make Bowie knives??

 

[nztimb]

Hey Von Gruff, do you make Bowie knives??

Since there are so many different knifes that are classified as bowies either by the make or the buyer, then yes the one I make may be called a bowie
These are some of the large knives that I can call bowies with blades from 7 to 9 inches.

Blued steel guard with myrtle on the farriers rasp blade with full flat grind.

brass and walnut on farriers rasp with sabre grind

brass and olivewood on farriers rasp sabre grind

copper and tambotie on 1075 with sabre grind

paper micarta and eucalyptus on farriers rasp with sabre grind

And the only one I have left is this one with paper micarta and pearwood on 1075 with full flat grind

 

[Dinosaur]

When going out I make sure my knife is sharp, then for touching the blade up after use I use this lightweight and very handy 2-stone Lansky sharpener.
It works well for me!

G'day Willem

Yes, that looks like a handy little knife sharpener, I shall check out the local Outdoor stores for one.

I currently use a Swiss Combo Star when I am on the field, the main sharpening edge is excellent for really blunt poor quality blades, but it could tear a good quality blade to bits if the user is not familiar with how and when to use it. The opposite side has a smooth ceramic insert for everyday use, or the final touches.

All I can say, is you can never have enough portable knife sharpening tools, and I am always interested in trying new types.

Regards

Rob

 

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The Ultimate Bushcraft Manual [553 pages] to download and read on your pc

 

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Even with a high degree of primitive survival and bushcraft skills, you still need to carry a survival kit.
It’s hard to survive if you are ill or hurt.
Injury and illness level the playing field, leaving you just as vulnerable as a novice outdoor enthusiast.....[5xC's]

 

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BRING THE BARE MINIMUM
If you’re looking for a minimalist approach to survival gear, get the following 5 items items in your small bag or on your person....
A space blanket, headlamp, lighter, knives and metal cup will take you pretty far.
Of course, your chances of survival will go up when you have more tools to work with, but the bare minimum is better than nothing.
The metal cup lets you boil water to make it safe to drink.
The Mylar/space blanket will quite likely keep you from freezing to death.
The headlamp gives you light and you can even use it to signal for help at night by flashing the light.
The lighter will give you a lifesaving fire.

 

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D.I.Y spoons.....

 

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And 2 x shelters for hot weather....

 

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