My son was talking to me the other day about how he wanted to get serious about bushcraft. I was like "fiddle-dee-dee" until I came across this article,
http://www.offthegridnews.com/?s=BUSHCRAFT
and it got my attention. As many of you know my camping/hiking style is Ultralight. But still, most of my camping is from the back of my truck, so gear weight isn't really a consideration. The reason bushcraft appeals to me is that there is an emphasis on knowledge and the use of everyday tools, versus the U/L mindset where technique is certainly important, but generally the gear is highly specialized (and expensive) and only available from the small U/L cottage industry. It also appeals to the part of me that appreciates self-reliance. You know, for WTSHITF. I know some of you have been practicing bushcraft for a long time - it just never occurred to me that there was a downside to U/L.
http://www.offthegridnews.com/?s=BUSHCRAFT
and it got my attention. As many of you know my camping/hiking style is Ultralight. But still, most of my camping is from the back of my truck, so gear weight isn't really a consideration. The reason bushcraft appeals to me is that there is an emphasis on knowledge and the use of everyday tools, versus the U/L mindset where technique is certainly important, but generally the gear is highly specialized (and expensive) and only available from the small U/L cottage industry. It also appeals to the part of me that appreciates self-reliance. You know, for WTSHITF. I know some of you have been practicing bushcraft for a long time - it just never occurred to me that there was a downside to U/L.
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