First shots with the new completed atlatl! This one is going to be my favorite, I can tell! All sanded and oiled up with bear fat. I have lots of posts on the story and history of this ancient weapon. If you’re curious, scroll back and find them. 🪶 #atlatl #woodcarving #carving #wildcraft #bushcraft #earthskills #hunting #spearfishing #spear #dart #handcarved
New Atlatl
New atlatl all carved up! This was a fun one and throws extremely smooth. This might be my new favorite. The spurs always take some work with styles like these and I very much love the small palm tools offered by @flexcut.tools and of course the corner on the Atax is great for getting in there. Not sanded up yet, but I’m wicked excited to see how it looks when that is done. Stay tuned 🪶 #atlatl #spearthrower #woodcarving #whittling #woodworking #earthskills #handcarved #hunting #spearfishing #rosewood
The Best Survival Kit
The best survival kit is the one you have with you! Carrying simple survival gear on you instead of “nearby” will give you immediate access to what you need. The new Tac Pac from @blackbeardfire is a great piece of kit that makes it easy to carry your gear, right in front of you and outside of your main backpack! Remember that no piece of gear replaces proper training, experience, fitness, and discernment. So get out there and practice! 🪶 #survivalkit #tacpac #blackbeard #blackbeardfire #survivalskills #wildernesssurvival #bushcraft #bushcraftkit #wildernessskills #fireskills #shelter #diesomeothertime #hiking #backpacking #backpackingkit #backpackinggear
Practice doesn’t make perfect, but at least you won’t suck!!! Get out there! 🪶 #archery #hunting #survivalskills #wildernessskills #hunting #deerhunting #bowandarrow #bushcraft
Bow Drill Practice
Bow drill practice! Hiked with the one and only @plantelife for a mountain summit and skills practice. We stopped along the way to practice various skills including friction fire. Bow drill is an excellent skill and it’s always a cool way to start a fire, and can save your life! Have you tried this method? Also I’m super happy with these new Primus Trail Knit shoes from @vivobarefoot 🔥 They have a wonderful tread and soft ground outsole for grip on those wet rocks during stream crossings. Check them out! 🪶 #hiking #frictionfire #firemaking #bowdrillfire #vivobarefoot #johnjohnflorence #forceofnature #vivooutsiders #earthskills #wildernesssurvival #skillspractice #diesomeothertime #bushcraft #wildernessskills #trailrunning
Tying the improved clinch knot. This knot is very helpful for fishing as it can be used to tie your line to your reel and your lure to your line.
Are you a hiker? Are you ready to be prepared for an emergency? A simple lightweight kit and basic survival skills could SAVE YOUR LIFE! Join us this Saturday for Wilderness Survival 1 in Townsend, MA! You will learn how to construct a simple survival kit that doesn’t weigh you down, learn to build fire, set up a shelter, forage for wild plants, navigate with a compass, disinfect water, create an emergency plan, and more! Don’t head out into the mountains without being prepared for the unexpected! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wilderness-survival-1-introduction-to-nature-tickets-416422961287?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Patch Sale!
I’m all for sharing ideas and what not. The survival community is not a competitive one, but I have found it to be very supportive. I’m not saying this person’s name because I wish them success on their “new” idea! I just don’t support them calling themselves the first. I don’t even know if I am the first so that’s why I don’t claim to be the first! I’m going to give a patch sale to thank everyone for their support and I hope you get some of these sewn on to your backpack and help spread the word!!! Only on Etsy! Enjoy 33% off all 18 skill signet patches until Friday! Go check them out and collect them all!
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Can you start a fire with a bone? Maybe not entirely, but this deer bone works perfect for the hand hold when starting a bow drill fire! If you’re lucky and come across one of these, hang onto it! It’s a ready made hand hold for your spindle 🪶 #fire #frictionfire #fireskills #firebuilding #firebyfriction #bonetools #bushcraft #survival #survivalskills #myvivos #vivobarefoot #vivooutsiders #fanellla #wildernesssurvival #bushcraftskills
Boston outdoor expo
We had an absolute blast at the Boston Outdoor Expo this weekend! Full of all outdoor related brands and businesses! Thank hanks everyone for stopping by to hang out!
