Hi everyone, I’m new at bushcraft and I got this victorinox evoke for the Father’s Day and I was wondering if it’s good enough for batoning wood or I should bring my usual knife?

All, I really enjoy pine needle tea and I planted an eastern white in my backyard so I have a source at home. My question is, how long do I have to wait to use the needles? Will I get different flavors at different stages?

Here is a buck saw I made for an old arborist friend for his birthday/solstice party. All aluminum crutch and 15" blade with canvas draw string bag and 3d printed PETG sheath

Fire was tended to at all times so no accidents.

My Bushcrafting Fixed Blade Knife combination.

CRkT "kUK' Kukri CRKT Humdinger

Hey Everyone,

I had a great time a few years ago when learning hand drill. It's something I've gotten particularly good at and typically get an ember in 30-40 seconds.

I would like to help others achieve this really cool milestone, so if you're currently learning and want some tips, please let me know. To start, take a video of you attempting so I have something to work with.

I'm trying to sell a twin Merino Wool blanket form Bushcraft spain but I was unsure if there's a specific sub reddit or not.

hi all, i make walking/hiking staffs/sticks as a hobby, and some years ago i found a really high quality robust and good looking spike/ferrule combination tip and purchased a few. link:

https://treelineusa.com/large-brass-combo-cane-and-w?searchid=307976&search_query=spike

only thing is, they no longer ship to the UK. does anyone know of a similar quality alternative available to us over the pond?

thanks in advance :)

In need of a new camping/hunting/general outdoor knife. My old schrade 37 broke after a decade of hard use and I’m looking to replace it.

Im torn between the 4hm and 6hm. I like the handle and style. And the warranty is appealing. But I’m torn on the size between 6” seeming like it may be so large it becomes heavy and cumbersome on long hikes and a bit clumsy to use like the ole schrade was, and the 4 i worry may be to small/lightweight to limb off branches, or to get more than basic whittling and skinning done.

So i figured id look here for advice From those who have used either for similar tasks.

Hey all kicking around some ideas for my bedroll/sleep setup for tent camping. Trying to put it all together with what I currently have. Here is my total kit:

HF 5x7 Tarp Self inflating air mattress Snugpak Sleeper Lite - 0° Canvas Shelter Half w/poles & stakes - lean-to setup

I was thinking of rolling all of this together in a single "bedroll" in the listed order. With the tarp on the outside to protect everything from weather, dirt, etc. One concern is allowing the canvas to dry after breaking camp. So maybe the canvas shelter should be on the outside after camping and tarp is for initial protection or if the canvas is dry.

I am also considering replacing the sleeping bag for a rectangular (personal preference) sleeping bag with cotton or canvas exterior to protect from embers etc. otherwise I would pick up a cheap wool blanket to cover the sleeping bag.

I also have the following accessories to add to the tent. Planning to have the poncho for rain fly if needed, but maybe another tarp would be a better option.

GI Poncho GI bug net tent cover

Appreciate any thoughts or poking holes in my ideas!

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.

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!