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2 things that most Woodsmen encounter in life…
One is the rain.Two is condensation because you are trapped inside a structure somewhere it is raining.
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Hey Flatlanders, it’s another beautiful day here in the Midwest, and the heat of summer is passing, giving way to my favorite time of the year. Fall is my favorite. With the cooler weather and nightly temps dropping once more into the 60s and below, the potential for fun is there. This is the time I begin altering my day bag for quick adventures outside. Here is a helpful list if you are trying to make that fall bag for your next adventure. This particular rig is best for bushcraft, but much of it is applicable to any day bag.
When it’s fall and winter, starting to get cold and you have cabin fever … get your kids out of the house, and take them to the river! Teach them lessons they will never forget in nature, they will be better for it! That’s just what an Average Flatlander did the other day.
As the seasons’ change and winter brings its cold and howling winds and snow down upon us, it’s time to switch gears, pun intended, and swap out our day packs for a more winter focus.
Today, another Average Flatlander shows us what gear items he keeps in his winter day pack to make sure every trip to the woods is a success.
What is more classic than starting a fire in the bush? Being able to start a fire with just some kindling and a fire striker is one of the most common bushcraft skills to start off with. Our resident expert Average Flatlander takes us through his process of going into the woods and starting a fire with his kit.
Winter is almost here, there is snow on the ground and the weather is getting cold and cool. When most folks are staying inside, for Average Flatlanders this is the time to go exploring! It’s quiet, people aren’t around, water levels are lower, and we are able to explore places that are hard to get to in the summer and spring.
So that’s what we did. Bushwacked out into the middle of nowhere. Started a bushcraft fire, and cooked some good food, while we laughed and had a good time.
Nothing is more important than your bush craft fire starter kit. It could save your life, come in handy in a pinch, and is probably the single most important piece of any bugout bag or survival gear setup. Without it you are open to the elements, with it, you’re ready to take on the most difficult situations.
In this video, Ed, an Average Flatlander takes time to show you how he DIY’d his bushcraft fire kit from common household items.
There aren’t too many things harder in life than pushing yourself to do something uncomfortable. Cold-weather camping and bush-crafting are one of those things. There is not that much room for error, everything is more difficult in the cold and the stakes are much higher.
In this video the Average Flatlander setups up a minimal shelter with a bivy on the banks of a wooded river in 30-degree weather, while it spits snow.
Starting a fire with flint is the next order of business for anyone who is into cold-weather bush crafting. It not only keeps a person warm but is essential for the mental win as well, to help your body and mind deal with the cold.