I always forget to do before pictures of vehicle builds. So far to pass the roadworthy, Ive had to change the sump plug, weld the K-Frame, replace tire rod ends and front rotors.
Month: April 2023 (Page 2 of 3)
The Perfection loop an alternative to the bowline for placing a loop into the ends of line?
This one may take a little practice to get into my head automatically, but looks interesting. Several ways to tie it below.
An easier way of tying it.
I’m gradually upgrading all my cooking gear from aluminum to stainless steel. Ive been waiting for some time to locate a stainless mess tin set (Dixie cups). I just wanted to post pictures of the differences between aluminum and stainless in wall thickness and sizes.
The Pile Hitch in combination with half hitches and a mid line clove hitch is a simple method to attach the throw line to the climbing line for bushcrafters to throw lines up through trees to form shelters or to hang food bags.
The Shemagh an item I always like to carry in my kit.
Medical Uses- cravat/sling, compression bandage, makeshift tourniquet, splint wrap.
Pre-Water filter
Foraging bag
Pot holder
Head protection
Signal flag tied to a stick
Dust mask
Cooling cloth
Self defense tool with a rock tied in the corner, locks, holds and strikes.
https://www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/Desert-Shemagh-Scarf?b7=z1
(Always purchase a woven version not a printed)
Hammock chairs look like a great idea for bushcraft use. Very lightweight and comfortable. On my to try list.
https://www.youtube.com/@shorthammockadventure
A quick look at the Kodiak by Work Tuff gear designed by Alex at Aurora Borealis knives. Feels nice in the hand, much lighter than I thought it would have been compared to the spine thickness. No harmonics or hot spots. Looking forward to giving it a good work out. I would also like to grab the 6.5 inch Wolverine. Great customer service I was getting txts every stop the blade made including as it turned up at my door.
I’m currently surrounded by boxes full of gear that I’m trying to sort through to downsize for living within a van. If it doesn’t fit into a knapsack to fit into my van and going to be used for something its either being sold, given away or trashed. I came up with enough items to form the basic kit for the Pathfinder Basic Course list. This course was coming to Australia however the plague hit but here’s still hoping. Its giving me goals to get my leg strong enough to walk distances.
Sord Daypack
Mora Garberg
Silky Saw Outback Pocketboy 170mm
Leatherman tool or SAK ? Swiss Soldier 08
2 Bic lighters
6 x 1/2 inch ferro rod (Dragons Breath)
Mylar blanket (SSA Survival)
6 plastic tent pegs
Swagman Roll
4 6mil 55 gal drum liners
100 feet paracord
100 feet 36 bank line
2 32 oz stainless steel single walled water bottles with nesting cup
Compass Suuto MC2 and pacing beads
3×3 100% cotton material calico
Shemagh
14 sail needle
Headlamp and spare batteries (Princeton Tec FRED)
Gorilla duct tape 2 inch
All weather note book and pencils
Hygiene items – toothbrush, deodorant, meds, toilet paper
Food – biltong, cliff bars, tuna sachets
Most Products
https://www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/
Backpack
https://www.sordaustralia.com/day-pack
Headlamp
SAK
https://victorinox.com.au/swiss-soldiers-knife-08/
Compass
https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/suunto-mc-2-global-mirror-compass/SS004252010
Always carry a few heavy duty contractor bags Ive been told, or in Australia drum liners as I found out after three hours of searching the internet. Clear colored ones can also be used for water transpiration from foliage and are food grade.
shelter – poncho, tarp, ground cloth, insulation for bedding
carrying
water proofing
water gathering ,rain catchment
flotation device
food hanging bag
emergency booties for water crossings
stretcher for evacs
Transpiration of foliage
Supported bed from an A-frame
I placed an order through John Maynard at Badger Claw Outfitters for a Heritage Edition axe/saw sling. A waxed canvas russet brown canteen carrier in 10 oz canvas and a Possibles Belt pouch.
The sling comes with reinforced tabs fitted with brass rings.Leather closure strap with antique brass buckle.English bridle leather shoulder strap with antique brass buckle.
Very good quality workmanship. I’m trying to go old school as much as possible with much of my gear now. John is great to deal with. Ill be testing these out, while on my trip next month.
https://badgerclawoutfitters.com/
https://www.instagram.com/badger_claw_leather/
