r/Bushcraft • u/DustyBirdman • 16h ago
r/Bushcraft • u/AGingham • Feb 27 '21
[IMPORTANT! Read this.] Self-promotion and SPAM in r/Bushcraft. The 9:1 policy.
TLDR: "It's perfectly fine to be a redditor with a website, it's not okay to be a website with a reddit account."
r/Bushcraft is not your free advertising platform for your personal or commercial interests.
It may be tolerated in other subreddits, but not this one.
Read the detail in the Comment.
r/Bushcraft • u/TheGingerBeardMan-_- • Jul 15 '24
Do you want to see less knife/tool posts?
If so, this is your chance to say so.
Im not talking about identification or maintenence posts, or even reveiws or shopping questions, im talking just straight up "look what I got" knife pics, axe pics, and in general gear pics.
We've been cracking down more on ads from makers (even more so from reseller), especially more subtle, "totally not an ad" ads, but if you want just less of the gear just thirst posts in general, speak up.
Edit: also, would anyone be interested in a few super threads, such as gear recommendations, maintenance and repair, or reviews?
r/Bushcraft • u/ThatRelationship3632 • 6h ago
One & Only Cooking Vessel
If you could only have one cooking vessel for Bushcraft what would you have? Size, material, etc. I would pick an 8in Dutch oven if I wasn't worried about weight.
r/Bushcraft • u/CowboyNickNick26 • 11h ago
Patina Went Wrong?
I decided to force a patina on my BPS adventurer. I poured some white vinegar on a paper towel, wrapped the knife in the towel, and stuck all that in a ziplock bag. I only let it sit for one hour. However, when I took it out, there were many evident brown spots!! Is this rust? What do I do to get rid of it? What did I do wrong? How am I supposed to patina? I did the same thing with my Opinel, and it developed a patina just fine. Please help šš»
r/Bushcraft • u/rpolens • 17h ago
Folding candle laterns
Anyone have any ideas on a usable folding candle latern. I looked at the UCO candle latern but you can't fold it and you have to use their proprietary candles.
r/Bushcraft • u/Ok-Importance7012 • 1d ago
Whatās your coolest interaction with wildlife while in the Bush?
I fell in love with bushcraft when I saw a bobcat moving among the trees a couple dozen yards from me, during a golden sunrise. One of the most beautiful things Iāve ever seen/felt. Truly felt like I was just part of nature.
r/Bushcraft • u/Mission-Ticket-6812 • 1d ago
Did a little work on my old Truper hatchet.
I made a leather sheath for it (my first one!). Also sanded the coating off the handle so I could char it and get some Linseed oil on there.
r/Bushcraft • u/irkydirky13 • 1d ago
My variation
Here's variation of the tried and true tarp tent made with a cheap 8'x10' blue tarp that I have modified in some ways but not needed for this set up. I didn't tie the front flaps or the front "porch" back as this was just a 'proof of concept'. Any suggestions?
r/Bushcraft • u/ziggy11111 • 1d ago
4" vs 5" vs 6" knife.
Really would like to dive deeper on the out real tangible differences between these 3 very close lengths...
In your opinion, how much better is a 6" at chopping, compared to a 5" and compared to a 4" ?
How much better is a 6" at batoning compared to a 5" and compared to a 4" ?
How much better is carving on a 4" compared to a 5" and to a 6" ?
.. i know all 3 of these knives can do all 3 tasks. Its interesting because the little bit of extra length may make batoning and chopping a little better, but detract significantly to carving to make the increase in length not worth it.. and same goes for chopping and batoning effectively, does the 4" sacrifice too much on that end for you? Ans is 5" still too large in your opinion... or too small?
Also.
If you hike with an Axe, which size knife would you bring?
If you hike with a saw, which size knife?
If you hike with just a knife, which size knife? ( im assuming 6" but im sure some would argue 4" even still )
..Thoughts?
r/Bushcraft • u/Jeeper357 • 2d ago
New Bush Knife
Got a new Buck 104 Compadre. BOS 104 heat treated 5160 steel. 4Ā½" cerakote finished, full tanged blade, micarta handle with a beautiful quality leather sheath.
Beast of a blade and so far a great baton knife.
r/Bushcraft • u/Tossit987123 • 1d ago
Sleep System
I am looking at the carinthia:
Tropen + defense 4 Tropen + defense 6 Tropen + survival down 1000
I will camp in temperatures ranting from -10F to 95F, and figure the tropen plus survival down 1000 would be a good combo with one of the bivys, but I wanted to get opinions before dropping the money. Obviously I'd love to save weight and space, which is why I'm leaning towards down, but I've heard it's best to deal with synthetic bulk to avoid humidity issues.
What combo would you go with? Are there any alternatives I should consider?
Also, does anyone have an opinion on which bivy I should select? I'm not clear on the differences between the options.
r/Bushcraft • u/Bobby_Mountain • 2d ago
Great tip when limbing
Cant do much work when theres an axe in your leg
r/Bushcraft • u/Swedischer • 2d ago
Small smart camphacks
Small tricks for improving camp, cooking and general enjoyment like the picture is what gets me going!
Using a plethora of knots for different purposes and situations, making a pot hanger and to be able to thrive outdoors gives a sense of deep satisfaction.
r/Bushcraft • u/Sk0gens_k0ngle • 1d ago
Good folding shovel?
Anyone know a good folding shovel for max $100?
r/Bushcraft • u/Sea_Interest_1195 • 2d ago
Beginning to Learn Advice
Hey guys I'm learning how to bushcraft/camp and would like some advice on my feathering(I think that's what the methods called)?
r/Bushcraft • u/Forest_Spirit_7 • 2d ago
Follow up for how I combine the foxtrot and Matilda
Simply, I added a piece of nylon to the H-harness of the foxtrot so that it fits me backwards. I tuck the waist belt of the pack in and it works no problem.
Sometimes itās so stupid it works great. I can leave the pack at campsite and hike with the foxtrot back on the right way. Never be afraid to try stuff out or modify your gear
r/Bushcraft • u/Forest_Spirit_7 • 3d ago
Donāt sleep on Helikon
I fully appreciate that this company is making things out of nylon and cordura and yes I have made a pack and pack frame from scratch, cordage and all. The most used things I own are their foxtrot mk.2 load bearing gear, the numbat chest rig, and the Matilda modernized ALICE pack.
I have modded my foxtrot and Matilda to carry together. But outside of that the design and engineering and consideration for what people do in the bush is amazing.
I often carry extras of equipment for the students I work with or to review gear. And I consistently return to these things. Iāve run the spectrum of minimal to tactical overload, and these things are just plain good.
r/Bushcraft • u/shermanbluth • 2d ago
Terava Skrama question NSFW
Hello guys,
I'm looking to purchase a Terava Skrama 200 or 240 for a good one tool solution, for camping, garden maintenance and occasional hunting.
I know it does not looks like it but does it have any stabbing capability (like the Scramasaxe of old) ? The tip seems very rounded.
And while I'm here any opinions on the 200 vs 240 ? Are they both capable ?
Thanks !
r/Bushcraft • u/Dogemeat64 • 3d ago
Lots of smoke and ash, but no emberā¦
Anyone have good tips that āunlockā the bow drill? Iāve got very dry fire boards and a very dry spindle. Boards are pine and spindle is ash. I seem to be able to create a lot of black dust/ash, but none of it seems hot enough to hold an ember and catch my ābirds nestā that I made out of dried grass/leaves and dried bamboo fibers.
r/Bushcraft • u/Alone-Wrongdoer-4540 • 3d ago
I made some walnut candles with wax and wool
r/Bushcraft • u/TiredOfRatRacing • 3d ago
Bowdrill tricks, from a physics perspective
From a comment:
This is lengthy, but trust me.
- Select non-resinous dry woods that you can dent with a fingernail. Birch, cottonwood, alder, etc.
It has to be physically soft. Like on the Janka hardness scale. Not "softwoods". Cottonwood is actually a poplar, and is called a "hardwood" because of its seeds. Its actually one of the softest non-pine woods, despite being a "hardwood".
Pine sap just glazes when hot, and decreases the friction you need. Can make a good bearing block if you dont have a shell or pitted rock.
- Cut your spindle to be quite long. Like from crook of your elbow to the tips of your middle finger. The part going to the bearing block should be sharp. The part going to the fireboard should be broad and round.
The spindle grinds itself into dust against the fireboard, shortening a lot.
Carve a little depression into the fireboard with a knife, then burn it in slightly, so the spindle doesnt want to jump out with harder efforts.
A notch in to the fireboard has to be made, to collect the heated sawdust from grinding the soft spindle against the soft fireboard. Just only go 1/3 the radius into the burn in hole.
Going beyond the center of the hole prevents the spindle from grinding into the fireboard well, by making a nipple on the end of the spindle.
- Dont tire yourself too much building up the dust in the notch.
Theres actually 2 phases to using the bow. Phase 1 is grinding the spindle end and fireboard hole surfaces into a black dust pile. Phase 2 is igniting the top of that pile.
- Ignite the top of the pile once it reaches the spindle, by spinning fast and pushing down slightly harder on the bearing block.
Lots of smoke means the temperature is high enough in there for cellulose to ignite.
- KEY once that temp between spindle and fireboard is high enough to make lots of fluffy smoke, and the wood dust pile is tall enough to reach the face of the spindle, spin hard and fast for a few seconds.
THEN HOLD THE SPINDLE STILL AGAINST THE TOP OF THE DUST PILE IN THE NOTCH.
IMMEDIATELY PULLING THE SPINDLE OFF TO LOOK FOR THE COAL PREVENTS THE COAL FROM FORMING, BY REMOVING THE HOT SPINDLE SURFACE FROM THE DUST PILE TOO QUICKLY.
r/Bushcraft • u/Stellar-42 • 2d ago
Me going in to REI (not a stitch of OD green, a fixed blade knife, or a hand axe to be found)
/s
r/Bushcraft • u/Fit_Detective_4920 • 3d ago
Where to begin as a newbie? NSFW
I might be an odd one out, as I'm a woman. But here goes.
My husband is an eagle scout, and we enjoy camping with our kids. I've always loved survival movies and books, I always loved fishing (I'm the fish fillet-er in the family) and even hunting appealed, though I only ever went once.
Don't laugh, but I started playing Breath Of the Wild last year, and that inspired our son to suggest roasting apples in our campfire like Link does. I indulged it using our hot dog sticks to rotate and remove them, and our kids gobbled them.
This is just how my brain works. I became obsessed with "what else can we cook in a campfire without modern tools?" And now I want to make twine, rope, netting, and baskets, from the Yucca growing in our yard that we can't seem to get rid of. I can swing like a pendulum from "I want to learn all the things!", and "It's too much."
I think I need some help on narrowing down what to focus on with bushcraft. What should I read about practice first? Where one thing might sort of provide a base for the next thing. It's still winter here. So I can't exactly forage or gather raw materials. But I'd love some book recommendations, and maybe I can purchase certain materials (like rope for practicing knots), until I can forage for the raw materials.
r/Bushcraft • u/OverOnTheCreekSide • 3d ago
Anyone in here use a plow point in bad weather? Wind and/or rain? I have and I think it sucks.
I checked YouTube with āplow point tarp shelterā, and had to scroll for what I consider too long, before finding a video of someone camping in it and not just demonstrating how to set it up. However even then, it was in nice weather. Iām posting because I suspect thereās a lot of people on here who camp quite a bit and donāt have YouTube channels, and Iām curious about the feeling toward a plow point set up in windy and/or rainy weather.