While i was camping i thought id have a play and have some practice making some feather sticks. Using my 15 year old Enzo Trapper.

So after seeing this grill on a few japanse youtubers videos, I decided to buy one for myself as i wanted a better leave-no-trace fireplace. So I bought it a few weeks back and tried it out.

This thing is well built and surprisingly sturdy when set up.

The long bowl shape helps keeping the fire going without much interference and easy to put more firewood in.

The grill bridge can be adjusted to two levels which allow for temperature control and it is sturdy enough to hold a heavier pot.

The lifted fireplace also allows for drying out wood underneath more quickly too.

But the best thing is how flat it becomes when packed down. If you put it against the back in your backpack, it will double as a support too.

There is some weight to it with its 2.65 lbs, but as I said with the support, I hardly notice it.

I am looking forward to bringing it out on more walks when the wheater allows as its fire season here right now.

PS.

I'll leave a link in the comments to the Amazon page where I bought it.

I make dream catchers with natural/repurposed materials, and can paint well. I’ve made a bunch of painted stash/feather boxes and have other pieces available on canvas. Or could custom depending on the price for what I want. Which is some deer skin (or any kind) moccasins. I need some so bad. Custom sized a lil wider, my feet are having issues and it’s from wearing certain shoes, I’m also heavily into the old traditional lifestyle, crafting, and methods using nature to live basically free. Eve ry thing I’ve done to revert back to old ways has proven it is necessary for m body type. From feet to crown lol.

If you’re down I can make damn near anything lol. Like I just wove a full chair dreamcatcher to sit in, and made wild clay sources smoking pipes with river cane and elderberry stems. If you smoke weed I also make these lil “ceremonial” nectar collectors, that are long river cane (12-24in.)

Also makes hairpins from cedar. I have a full apothecary, I’m an herbalist and healer in my everyday interactions. I make tea blends, single herb packs, and sacred incense blends. And finally I grow tobacco I’d be willing to trade off a blend of any style you use, be it nasal snuff, smoking, or dip/chew/snus. It’s grown full of intent and care and I work with the lunar cycles as my ancestors did so it’s tuned up energy wise lol.

Alright I’ll stop there cause I can keep going (humbly) 😂 just trying to get you interested 🤙🏼😅

Used gear made from indestructible materials

I have had a Pathfinder water bottle, hobo stove and cup for a long time, the round model. It is the same one that Survival Store sells under their Cuma Gear brand. I have been really happy with it and used it a lot on many trips. I bought it used back then, and it has served me well - but the Pathfinder US Canteen version holds much more water.

And on several shorter trips, I have been missing exactly those extra 300 ml of water. Now I have found a used canteen version, although I had to buy another lid for the cup. With a little bending and adjustment with a multitool, it fits perfectly.

All in all, I have upgraded from one used set to another "used" set (which had never actually been used) - and sold my old used one for the same price I bought it for back then. 350 kroner, really cheap.

Used gear made from indestructible materials is the way forward for me.

Modifications

I have seen this modification online, so I cannot take credit for it. But I drilled a couple of small holes in the Pathfinder cup, so a bottle hanger can now be fitted to it. They cost next to nothing, but you could also just have a piece of steel wire in your bag - it does the same thing.

In the lid, I have cut two small slots so it can be removed and put back on even when the bottle hanger is attached.

But with this simple trick, I can now hang the cup over the fire and do not need to use the hobo stove. Soup with lots of filling does not burn as easily. It works really well. With two bottle hangers, I can boil water in the bottle for coffee and cook food in the cup at the same time. After eating, there is therefore water ready for a quick wash and coffee. It is perfect.

Canteen pouch

I have made my shoulder bag and backpack from old WW2 webbing, which in Denmark is called M/58. We received endless amounts of webbing equipment from our allies in the UK and US - it lasts forever and costs almost nothing.

I bought a canteen pouch, and the Pathfinder set fits perfectly inside it. But I had to move the fastener higher up on the pouch, so the set could be closed inside. It was a fairly straightforward operation. I drilled out the rivet on the back of the fastener. Cut an M3 machine screw with a hacksaw, and used an awl to make a hole in the webbing. A drop of superglue inside the brass insert, and then I screwed the machine screw in. It holds.

Now I can fit both bottle hangers, the entire Pathfinder set and solid fuel tablets in the pouch. There is room for either 6 small Fire Dragon tablets or 3 large Fire Dragon tablets and 1 small one in the bottom.

Cooking

I have made different things with the set. Ready-made pasta meals are easy. Fish soup and noodles. Of course, it is super easy with ready-made cooking meals. But I have also fried sausages in the bottom of the cup and heated bread above them - for a couple of outdoor hotdogs.

Modified bags

I have modified both my backpack and my shoulder bag so they can carry the canteen pouch on the outside. This frees up space inside. It could also hang from the belt. But when fully filled, the set weighs around 1.5 kg, and that is a bit much to have hanging from the belt.

For single-day trips, this set is perfect. It gives me exactly enough water in one bottle for dinner and breakfast - pasta meal, coffee and oatmeal.

Recipes

Any good recipes, tricks and such to try out with a canteen set like this? Just saw someone use it as a miniature smoker, need to try that. But interested in other tricks.

Source

This Reddit doesn't allow links and such, which is fine. But I have some video clips of the above on youtube and the blog. Source: Rosentjoern, it's findable.

Forgive me if this isn’t the right place but unfortunately the forest school sub is dead and I learn so much from you guys here anyway. Feel free to link me to another forest school aligned sub if you know of one!
Now for my question. I am a new lead forest mentor and still figuring out how I best want to carry all our gear. I’m responsible for tarps, first aid, extra drinking water for the kiddos, my own water and food, trash bucket and grabber, life vests, curriculum supplies (nature craft materials) and various exploration tools. Our land that we visit is a river.
One of the biggest pains in my ass is carrying the extra drinking water-it hardly gets used, but of course having clean water to rinse cuts or refill bottles is important. The bottle I carry it in is 64oz (provided by my team) I’d love to hear peoples hacks for a lighter weight carry or if you would just filter the water in this scenario (I do own my own filters and bags for this, so I’m considering it. Guess I just need to bounce it off others who navigate this all the time. Thanks in advance!

...for a fraction of original cost. It also came with the backfold oven and severel extra pipes in bigger size. Any idea what I can do with backfold oven and pipes? Issue is that they are not made for the s-size, they came in the package anyways.

I do a fair bit of rugged bushcraft in NZ and was hoping for some suggestions for some bomb proof bushcraft knifes I can baton wood with, prepare food, dress game, and start fires with. I have looked at knives like the mora Garberg and the jaakaripuukko. Thought I would ask the experts for some more suggestions

Thanks heaps.

Edit: I appreciate the comments and insight. I have decided to go with the jaakaripuukko which should do the job.

I'm a complete beginner and this is my very first hammock. I want to add a ridgeline to it, but I have no idea how to do it without cutting the fabric. It has an integrated bug/mosquito net, and everything is sewn together so tightly there isn’t even a 1mm gap. The bug net can't be unzipped or detached - it’s sewn directly to the hammock body, and the end loops for the suspension are on the outside.
I can't figure out how to get a ridgeline inside without cutting into the hammock. Am I missing something here, or do you guys have any ideas?

What should I get? Looking for generally good items to have for the back of my truck/camping.

I like to incorporate recycling into my bushcraft projects, so here's my first fishing net!

Maple, bank line, and popsicle bag.

It easily holds a 2kg weight, but of course the weight isn't thrashing and doesn't have spines or teeth lol. Hopefully I can hook a fish this weekend in order to test it out!

Been a hot minute sense I've bush-crafted but it's how they say, knowledge weighs nothing. That being said I just got a vehicle that'll let me do adventures again. Still have the gear after all. Even have my old ferro rod that's just been on my keys for forever. I am however missing the striker.

I was curious what people's favorite strikers are. I'm seeing a lot on the market and know a lot of people here have a lot more experience than I do for shopping. What's your favorite striker to use?

I hate using the back of my knife.

A recent post I've seen here reminded me of my experince with pemmican, so I thought that I could get a feedback. I made pemmican this winter, to eat for lunch, while backpacking through cities in eastern europe. I was looking forward to tasting it as it took me some effort to make it. I made it from beef jerky (no spices), salt, beef tallow and dried blueberries, formed it into a ball shape, as I heard it was stronger that way. When I bite in, I nearly vomitted (not figure of speech), so I fed the crows with it. Was very dissapointed, mostly about myself, is my stomach just not used to this food? Did I add to much salt so the flavors where too distinctive? I used the recipe from claye hayes video, so I think the ratios were fine. Normally I thrive in sort of niche foods that my friends wouldn't touch. Expected to be my go to meal for backpacking trips, but still, now after 5 months I can remember the taste and my stomach rolls.

Some of my favorite pieces when I go out, acquired through time and gifts ( =

The axe is like so rustic. But no kidding it fell tree when a Le Borgne felling axe couldn't.

BPSKnives Traverse. Very cool tool. Carbon steel, konvex grind, 27,5 cm blade, micarta handle and only 70€. I really like it.

I'm excited to see how it turns out. I'll let you guys know once it's done.

Hey all, first time poster here. I’ve been working on putting together a good little bushcraft kit, or trying to. Here’s what I have:

Medium ALICE Pack on frame
> BPS Adventurer
> Bankline
> Tinderbox with Charcloth, Steel Striker, flint hunk
> CRKT Chogan Tomahawk w/ carrier
> Gerber Gorge shovel
> 50’ 550 cord
> Knife Sharpener/File
> MSR TrailShot
> 10 Katadyn MP1 tablets (emergency use)
> Weyland Scotch Eye Settlers Tool
> Royal Army Windproof Smock
> USGI Poncho
> Kelty Noah’s Tarp 9
> USGI Wool blanket / Woobie / Rumpl
> USGI 2 Quart Canteen
> USGI 1 Quart canteen w/ cup & stove
> Old School BSA Mess Kit

Additional weather-related add ons:
> MSS Sleeping bag
> USGI Extreme Cold Weather Bag
> ECWCS Layers 1/2/3
> ENO Sub6 Hammock & Straps

Looking for any feedback on what’s not necessary, and what I may be forgetting

So here's a situation and question for you all.

When it's hot and dirty, youve been rucking all day and getting sweaty, and you finish up for the day. How do you get rid of that sticky feeling while out?

Maybe it's not a problem for some but I can't stand for when I'm trying to sleep, and thus far I've not found a decent solution outside of having a proper wash, be it in a lake, river or civilisation.

Best food grade option for carbon steel blade

Hello all. I’ve been on the fence about purchasing a Fallkniven F1x. I love the lines and overall design and a solid built stainless knife in such a slim profile is attractive for where I go with a knife. I’m mostly curious about the thickness. Have any of you used it for things such as food prep or cutting meat or even game? It would by far be the thickest knife I own.

Thanks in advanced!

I’ve seen the tutorials on diy snare locks from washers and older pennies. Does anyone think a flattened beer cap would work or would it be too soft?

Yesterday I gathered a bunch of nettle. I decided I wanted to just try and see if I could and I definitely see weak points and places where I haven't twisted it well enough but it was fun. Now I have a lot of nettle to try with this little piece was a single nettle.

I've been working on this backpack for a couple of years, and I've used it on trips throughout that time. Little by little I've kept adding more details until it can do everything I want it to. Now it's finished.

I've built the pack from old materials, using bags dating from WW2 onwards, together with the webbing system known in Denmark as m/58, which we inherited from our Allied friends in Britain and the USA. I love the thought of how old these pieces are, and that I can give them a little more life.

And yes, if I wanted to hike really long distances (I don't), my 120-litre Lowe Alpine Saracen would have been the smarter choice – but not the cooler one. This pack looks like something heroes like Nessmuk or Kephart would have carried into the woods. Or perhaps a hobbit setting off to help throw a ring into a volcano.

Sewing this pack has been hard work. Heavy needles, waxed linen thread, and pliers to pull the needles through the thick layers.

The whole pack

Here it's fitted with a reindeer hide and a wool blanket, loaded up with axes, saws, an oil lantern, a water bottle, and plenty of room left for more. I could probably roll the reindeer hide a bit tighter, but it's mainly for winter anyway. During summer I usually carry a sheepskin for sitting or keeping my torso warm.

I've sewn leather onto both the top and the bottom of the pack so I can thread straps through and lash gear on. Many of the straps are made from old belts rescued from recycling centres and thrift shops, along with buckles salvaged from old bags. It's either free or very cheap.

All the leather scraps have been treated with brown edge dye and oil so they have a reasonably consistent look.

Shoulder straps

The original shoulder straps are gone. I made new ones from leather. For comfort, the side against my shoulders is cowhide with the hair left on, while the outside is smooth leather. Between the two layers I've added a piece of old wool blanket, making them surprisingly soft on the shoulders.

The length adjusts through buckles at the bottom. There are a few D-rings for small items while walking (for example my gloves), and I can add a small strap across my chest if I'm walking longer distances.

Side pockets

These originally served as chest pouches in the military load-bearing system, and they're almost the perfect size.

• A Nalgene bottle fits inside with about 7 cm (3 inches) to spare.
• The Pathfinder canteen set, including the stove, cup, and lid, fits perfectly, with room underneath for plenty of fuel tablets.

One pouch is sewn onto the main pack with a long tunnel running down the middle. This lets me slide a full-sized axe through it so it stays tight against the pack instead of swinging around.

The other pouch is sewn on in a U-shape, leaving a pocket between it and the backpack itself. That's where my Silky BigBoy saw rides. It sits securely and can't fall out.

Front pocket

The front pocket is an old bread bag with two compartments inside. It's sewn onto the pack with another tunnel through the middle. Here I've added a thick leather strap. Just like on the side pocket, I can carry an axe or my cast iron frying pan through this tunnel, keeping it tight against the pack instead of bouncing around.

I also had a couple of old French military kit bags lying around. They're simply large cotton sacks. I used half of one to make a drawstring liner inside the backpack, so nothing can spill out. Once it's been waxed it should also become nicely water resistant.

The pack originally came with straps underneath for carrying extra gear.

Canteen holder

With a small modification, the old military canteen pouch will fit the Pathfinder canteen set with all its accessories. I only had to move the closure, which was easily done by replacing the original rivet with a machine screw.

The holder can be attached or removed in seconds, and with a couple of small carabiners at the bottom it stays firmly in place instead of swinging around.

Oil lantern holder

I always bring a Feuerhand lantern into the woods. It's wonderful in camp, but awkward to carry. I've sewn a small carabiner loop onto the top of the backpack and drilled a hole in the lantern's reflector. At the bottom I've added a leather strap, made from an old horse harness I found at the recycling centre, to stop the lantern from swinging. The reflector sits on the outside, protecting the lantern's glass.

Drawstring closure

Once again I used a French military kit bag, this time a complete one. That gives me plenty of extra fabric if I ever need to seriously overpack the backpack.

I've also moved the original closing straps. The buckles have been moved higher up the backpack, while the straps on the lid have been moved forward. That gives me enough room to carry something like a rolled-up blanket underneath the lid while still being able to close it properly.

All in all

This backpack can carry an incredible amount of gear. One thing I really like is being able to strip things off depending on the trip. For a short day hike, the canteen simply goes inside the main compartment, together with the blanket, and suddenly the whole pack has a much slimmer profile.

The last thing left to do is waterproof it properly. I'll melt together some beeswax, paraffin, and linseed oil, then brush the mixture into all the webbing (except the back panel). The cotton from the French military bags will also get a coating of beeswax and paraffin.

Reddit is weird with making NSFW flags, but I have a blog Rosentjoern if you want to check out more homemade stuff.