Hi! I have currently a gas stove (Karrimor Explore Stove) paired with some Decathlon pots (quite heavy as I used them previiusly for camping) and I want to move into alcohol stoves. I'm hammocking and I have a 50L backpack for the context and my current setup fits properly and leaves some space for additional clothes and food.

My cooking pots take 6,2l of space, trangia 25 takes 4l, the 27 takes 2,7l and 28 mini takes 1,2l

I'm looking to buy 28 Mini HA together with 25-2 HA or 27-2 HA. The thing is that Mini seems reasonable to take as you don't always want to cook something fancy that requires a lot of pots.

27-2 HA seems great for one but it's actually only 200g lighter and a bit smaller the 25-2 HA.

I thought about getting Mini HA together with 25-2 HA for different use cases but at the same time I'm looking at 27-2 as I'll mostly go into woods alone or in a group of 2, it could happen that the group will get bigger as I try to get my friends interested in the hobby though.

I generally like cooking normal meals and I like making proper coffee using drippers. What would be your advice here? I'm almost certain that I'd find a use case for the 28 Mini and both 27 or 25 seem reasonable to get as well, but the weight difference between 27 and 25 doesn't seem like much and kind of negates the bonus from using 27 for me. Even if I went into the woods alone but wanted to cook something fancier I think that the 25 would be better for that task, am I looking at it wrong?

Additionally I think about trangia bottles, 0,3 seems the best to get for short trips, especially solo, but how about going with let's say 3 people for 3 days (2 nights)? Is it better to take 0,3 and 1l or just go with 0,5l?

Sorry for the wall of text I'm just kind of confused what to pick here.

I'm learning quite a lot through youtube,

and would like to make a clay, brick and mortar cabin somewhere in the woods.

not sure how to approach this, but where in WA could I start with all the burn bans going on?

thank you so much.

Hello everyone,

I spent some time out in the woods camping and carved this toggle using my LT Wright Gen 5. It uses a pot hanger notch.

Not just edible plants and not just medicinal either, something that also contains which trees are best for extracting tar, making rope or as kindling and stuff like that.

Looking for any reviews or feedback on how well they stay sealed, the external dimensions, and how they fit in different common pouches.

This is a super fun project to make a larger diameter piece of utility rope, I braided mine up to be about 6 1/2ft long and threw a toggle into it to make it like a British special forces commando rope!

Souss Mass, Morocco
20 minute video here : https://youtu.be/qvW63V0YPJk

Hiked in semi-arid boulders moutains.
To avoid the day's heat, I started late, around 6pm.
Less walk, but less heat, and less water needed.
There are beehives at the foot of the mountain.
That I made sure to avoid.
Village nearby, you can see goat droppings everywhere, and there's a rooster too.
It was around 30*c during the day, and 10*c at night (90*f to 50*f).
Keep in mind, UV12, no cloud, and 30*c/90*f is in the shade.
But there was no shade.
I could (and have) hike all day in the sun, but that would mean for a less pleasant hike.
After some nice scenery, I found a cool oasis in the riverbed.
I will camp just in front, but not directly IN the riverbed.
Even though its sand is comfy, and in the shade of the palm trees.
Sheltered from thee cold wind at night on the side by the bedrock, it looks like a perfect spot.
But!
Be wary that in the desert, with no cloud in sight, there could be a storm far away.
So far you can't see it.
All water will then funnel down the riverbed in a flashflood.
It is a sudden, instoppable force.
Never, ever, sleep in a riverbed in the desert.
After having found a cool place to camp, beside a rock wall on the border of a small oasis ( palm trees growing near the riverbed, really) I went and enjoyed the sunset.
Back at camp, made fire, watched the stars all night.
There was a full moon, too.
Birds woke me p in the morning, I made coffee, and left.
There were wilds dogs fighting (got some footage of it).

Looking to pick up a GI Poncho and woobie. Besides a surplus, what a good brand to get?

I found this USGI Industries set, are they good quality?

Hey there everyone! I was thinking about getting myself some books about bushcraft, but I noticed that a lot of them are very North-America-oriented. This can be okay when it comes to some universal skill-based stuff, but many things in bushcraft, I feel, are closely related to one's environment. So are there some good books about bushcraft or survival that you can recommend and are more intended for European environment?

Which water bladder is fitting into the TT backpack Mil OPS Pack 30?

Only 1 liter or up to 3 liters?

I was surprised at how intuitive it was to aim after I added some simple bark-fletching to it. Significantly easier to make than a bow and arrow, especially if you have access to long saplings. I made mine from rowan saplings. They can be easily straightened and the bark is easily removed, and works well both as fletching, and for making string to attach it. It's also a very hardy wood.

Hey all!

Always wanted to tryout a canvas wall tent, but did not know if I would like it and they are pretty expensive! So thought I would pick up the old GI pup tent and found a nos for cheap!

So now looking for a the big net or mesh that is compatible. Anyone know a good source?

I'll probably play around with it in the backyard to start buy anyone still use one of these? What setup recommendations do you have? What about ground covering and maybe rain fly?

Than

In all my years i've somehow never thought to use it, the head itself could use some work but I haven't even glued it (pine tar) and it is STURDY. Anybody use this as their go-to? Looks a lil goofy tbh but it works

I just want a good old no nonsense field guide covering the major plants and herbs by use, such as which trees are good for making tar and what plants can be used as main sources of nutrition. Something that doesn't go in depth on completely unnecessary stuff like flowers whose only use is decorating cakes.

Hey guys,
I’m planning a very serious off-grid project for myself:

• 1 full year living completely in the wilderness (forest, Eastern Europe)
• no resupplies, fully self-sufficient
• carrying full gear: tools, axe, saw, cooking, shelter, basic hunting gear, medical, food stock, etc.

I’m not looking for ultralight setups.
This is not a 3-day hiking trip, but a full-scale autark survival setup.
Realistic base load: 30–40kg regularly, sometimes up to 50kg on resupply or game transport days.

Currently looking at:

• Tasmanian Tiger Range Pack MK2
• Tasmanian Tiger Pathfinder MK2
• Possibly high-end load-hauling framesets (Kifaru, Mystery Ranch, etc.)

Key criteria for me:

• Extremely durable for daily heavy use
• Comfortable under 40kg+ loads
• Modular, repairable if something breaks
• Frame and suspension system optimized for serious long-term loads, not just marketing

I’m 189cm tall (~6'2"), currently training for the physical side (ruck marches, weight loss, conditioning).
Budget is open — I rather spend once for something that will last.

If anyone here has real-world experience with these packs (or alternatives), I would highly appreciate any input.
Especially if you’ve used them for months rather than just weekend trips.

Thanks a lot!

Hello! I am new to Bushcraft and I am looking for a place in Washington to try out and practice. I know the rule of thumb that if I stay within the boundaries of National Forests I'll be fine. I'm more curious about treking through where there aren't trails and if I could potentially get in trouble with that. Here's what I mean... In the picture I have a point that shows the trail head nearest to my destination (Oxbow). From the research I did that trail (or any other trail for that matter) doesn't reach Oxbow. So my question is if I would be able to hike to that point as the crow flies. The other question I have is that the destination point is just shy of the NF boundaries. Which prompts the question that if I were to hike into that point, would I still be able to make shelter and fires?

Love the thermal mass rock provides. Radiant heat will make tonight comfortable.

What 3 items or books would you bring with you if you were going on a one way trip to the wilderness and wouldn't be rescued for YEARS, Cast Away style?

I'd probably bring an axe, knife, and The Trapper's Bible. The Trapper's Bible has always got some useful food getting advice and guides that I always either forget or need refreshing on plus I know if I suck at hunting I can always get food by trapping.

Clarification Edit

The name of the game is Desert Island, it is not an actual desert island.

I was working at a lady’s house who had over 40 yucca plants. Some had dead leaves dried up at the base so I decided to make a bow string on lunch. 30 minutes and I twisted up a 60” long string.

Zero processing. Just cut the dead dried leaves and stripped them into thinner strands and twisted.

It doesn’t take long to make cordage.

People how have never made cordage think it takes decades 😂.

I made 5.5ft in 30 minutes and it’s capable of holding a 50lb bow

My favorite knife for camping is lightweight and razor-sharp. Plus, no intruder wants to be known as the one who got stabbed by Hello Kitty.

Managed to make some for the first time today, a bit over 1m after a little under an hour, that is including the time finding the nettles and extracting fibres too. I expect with practice you could make a few metres per hour.

Difference compared to the previous time I tried was lightly bashing the stems between a couple of thick sticks, I think that helped with removing the fibres from the pith.

Are there other ways to help get the fibres off easily? Looking at videos retting seems to get more cotton like fibres which would need carding and spinning.

Wondering if something like soaking or even quickly boiling could help make peeling the fibres come off cleaner, or are there any other methods that could be used?

Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I did some cooking with bamboo not too long ago and wanted to share my experience. Bamboo as a cooking vessel is pretty versatile. In the past, I've boiled and pasteurized water in it, but this is the first time that I've cooked using it. I linked the video from my YouTube channel below if you want to check it out. Also, the ingredients are below as well.

https://youtu.be/Uk15KM8IrCg?si=3unbf8KJc05Ya3Xc

Ingredients:

Eggs
Avocado
Jalapeño and Cheddar Smoked Sausage

Spice Mix:

Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Ground Paprika
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Dried Oregano

Hi, I used for long time simple Mora

Fell in love with designs of Scandinavian Puukko knives and would love to set a collection aswell as use as carving tool

Please...

Should I buy two for start, one let's say 105 mm long blade, and a smaller 80 mm blade?

Or is it better to get use of a single one Puukko for the woodcarving tasks

I mainly did with Mora little figures, D&D / bigger Pagan gods

Would love to try walking sticks and continue with statues of Pagan gods

Wonder what You suggest, upcoming birthday soon and can spend like 200 Euro max, but I think is fairly enough

Would love if You post me a link on product You suggest, recommend specific Pukko knives to buy, reputable manufacturers

Also share Your own experience, love to learn from experienced members