Rough Camping & Survival Tips

[CoElkHunter]

FIRE...[EDC]

To be a little bit prepared in your daily life is so much better than to go out there and see how much you can 'suffer' to 'proof' yourself...

[Eg. Producing an emergency fire is really not that simple without modern means for the average man/woman, or as easy as some stick rubbing experts would like you to believe , given the vast variety of unsuitable terrain , materials or weather conditions sometimes existing when you really need a fire in a hurry...]

Some here would maybe see this as a bit of a controversial statement, but please don't--it's not the intention!

By all means, teach yourself the old skills and ways, [I also do] but really, 90% of the time in a 'survival' or an emergency situation, life could have been so much more bearable if just some basic precautions has been taken beforehand...

Eg. --do you EDC carry a small pocket knife?

--or as a non-smoker, do you EDC some small unnoticed means of a fire starter [Ligter, matches, Ferro-rod, lens etc.]

The list can go on and on...

[Its understandable == where it’s possible in the workplace and where 'society' or laws allows it!]

Just always be as prepared as you possibly can and FIRST try it the easy way before you burn calories or risk injuries [blisters] etc.!


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Take several cotton balls and drench them in Vaseline. But the balls in a small container and put them in your pack. When you need/want a fire, take one of the cotton balls and cover it with some kindling on the ground. Light the cotton ball with a Bic lighter and instant fire.

 

[Art Lambart II]

This is a new neck/belt knife that I have been using for a month or so for EDC and bushcraft tasks. It's the Joker "Avispa" made in Spain, designed by J. Sabater. It has a full tang 1/8" (3mm) thick 3" long flat ground blade w/ a 90-degree spine made of 14C28N Sandvik steel, micarta scales with lanyard hole, Kydex sheath, and matching black/yellow paracord. I used the paracord to make the belt loop system pictured, the holes on the sheath are perfectly spaced for a 1-1/2" belt. From carving notches to slicing food, to striking a Ferro rod it's been a great knife. To be honest, when I need a knife I stopped reaching for my SAK or multi-tool and grab my Joker. The most amazing this about this knife is the price, it's only $65 on Amazon, it's hard to find a quality folding knife for that price and if you do it won't do the hard work tasks the Avispa will. If your looking for a hard use EDC or companion knife check out the Joker "Avispa" you won't be disappointed.

 

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E.D.C. ...

 

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[CoElkHunter]

I ALWAYS bring three items no matter where I am hunting, hiking, etc. Bottled water (and/or a ceramic filter), TP and a Bic lighter. There are no easy substitutes in nature for those things. Even a small knife is invaluable.

 

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[Art Lambart II]

Wow! Those are some interesting gear choices for "Alone" season 9. Only one person took a fixed blade belt knife. Even more shocking to me is that only 8 people took paracord and one of them that didn't brought a tarp as one of his items. A tarp with no cordage that will be interesting.

 

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The Potjie Pot
Dating back to the 1500’s, “poi-key” (pot) and “poi-key-cos” (pot food) has been a traditional way of cooking.
Since the Iron-age, the cast iron potjie was not only used for cooking, but also shrouded in mystery because witches and druids favored these pots for their rituals and ceremonies. Ideally designed for cooking over an open fire, the round belly three legged pot was created during this age.
In the mid 1600’s the early explorers, who used these pots exclusively on their expeditions, brought the tradition and style of the potjie pot to Africa. Tribal Africans, after seeing the practicality of the cast iron pot, were quick to trade animals, hides and other commodities, to replace clay pots that were usually used for cooking.
Potjies have retained most of their original form, because of the practical age-old features. Today, the potjie pots are used extensively in Africa by almost all cultures.

 

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The potjiekos pots' rings.... what is the purpose of that?

For example, I take a Number 3 pot....
If you cook up to the 1st ring, then it is enough for 3 people....
If you make it to the 2nd ring, ready for 6 people....
3rd ring, ready for 9 people....
4th ring, good for 12 persons

Number 3 pot

Ring 1...3

Ring 2...6

Ring 3...9

Ring 4...12

Number 4 Pot

Ring 1...4

Ring 2...8

Ring 3...12

Ring 4...16

Number 6 Pot

Ring 1...6

Ring 2...12

Ring 3...18

Ring 4...24

Number 12 Pot

Ring 1...12

Ring 2...24

Ring 3...36

Ring 4...48
This is how one can easily work out with every pot

 

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