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Bushcraft/Bugging Out/Camping/Backpacking

I have recently had an interest in learning about the equipment needed for surviving in a Bug Out situation. In learning the proper tools and equipment to have, I have also started backpacking and tent camping some. More recently, I started having an interest in bushcraft. What I have found is, there are a lot of similar tools required in each of these, especially having a decent knife. I would love to hear what any of you think about the mix of these different activities. I am still learning and having fun as I do so. I got several items for Christmas that will be used in a combination of these activities. Here are the items I got.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on May 20, 2016 at 20:47

In addition to the fun we had, I also brought home some new items for my bushcraft kit. Eagle carved antler, ferro rod and anti bug bars, from Tracy, coal pieces from another Indiana friend (Theron), parts for bow drill, from another bushcrafter (I didn't catch his name), ESEE fire steel, from SMKW, and wooden spoons I started to carve.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on June 20, 2016 at 19:55

Here are some new items I have gotten recently for camping/bushcrafting.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on September 11, 2016 at 20:38

I have put together a couple of videos, of some of my knives that I like to take to the woods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejXkQDieiYQ

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 11:48

Nice video's!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on September 12, 2016 at 20:51

Jeremy B. Buchanan said:

I have put together a couple of videos, of some of my knives that I like to take to the woods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejXkQDieiYQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejXkQDieiYQ

Sorry about the double start on the first video. I didn't realize it did that. Here is the edited version of it. I am not a big fan of the editing abilities on youtube.

I also hope to get a better quality video camera in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCs3-sCvBgc

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on October 3, 2016 at 20:17

Since it is getting closer to camping season for me, I thought I would show some more pics of new items I have acquired.

A couple of shock cord tie outs.

Husqvarna Forest axe.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on November 15, 2016 at 17:01

Here is a video (slide show) of my recent back packing trip with my brother. We hit the trail at 9:30 AM on Friday morning and got back to the car just before 3 PM on Saturday. It was an exhausting but enjoyable trip. I got to spend time with my brother, test my endurance and see a lot of God's wonderful creation. I hope you enjoy the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BGzNcczCFo

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 15, 2016 at 20:23

The video was great! A lot of hiking going on there

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on December 24, 2016 at 15:56

Thanks Jan. I hope to put another video or two together while I am off this week. I might even get a hike with this warm weather. My brother wants us to camp out on New Years night again this year (we'll see what happens).

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on January 23, 2017 at 20:31

I went on a short hike yesterday and took a few pics of interesting sites.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 23, 2017 at 20:38

Those shelters are pretty cool but I love the drawings

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on February 2, 2017 at 20:02

I got a new addition to my fire starting kit today. I have been wanting a C shaped fire steel for some time. I was thinking about waiting until I could make my own, but I decided it might be a while before that happens. I got this awesome looking kit from a guy in MO.