equipment

I'm trying to start putting together a list of things that are absolutely necessary on a three day hike. I've never done more than a single overnight hike so I'm worried about over/under packing. Is anyone familiar with a list somewhere or have their own list of equipment they bring? I'm going...

I am a Ham Radio Operator KK6IQL with a General ticket I have loved the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes and exploration since I was a baby and went on my first campout at 2 weeks old. My parents & grandparents began teaching my sisters and I survival when we were babies. Hunting, shooting, fishing...

New to this forum and thought somebody might be interested in this clearance sale on https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equip-One-Person-Mosquito-Hammock/49332943 for $14.20. I just ordered one and hope it's decent quality. For that price I'm willing to try it. Apologies if this has been covered...

I set up my tarp in a diamond shape, at an angle running down to the back, so it catches all the rain water and drains to a five gallon container in the back corner. All of this is over my hammock and I can stand underneath the tarp without my head touching the tarp. Once the rain water...

I hate to check in my bags and try to travel with only by backpack as my carryon luggage. what items can you take with you or cant take with you. Can tarps sleeping bag sleeping mat Can't Knives fire steels axes how do you deal with it? and what can you add to the list. does anyone...

Hello Everyone! I'm new to the art of Bushcraft and I thought trying to be a more active member of the community and try to gain as much knowledge as I can from others. I'm always happy to learn and receive friendly pointers. If any of you have any advice for a college student trying to...

My name is Brett I manage the brick & mortar Armygear store. I am glad to hear we take good care of our customers and you like us. To thank you guys I just told Bob & Joe to give you guy 10% off purchases, just tell us your with bushcraftusa. you guys that are to far away to stop in just call...

I am fascinated by 18th century America. In my casual search for the kinds of utility and hunting knives carried by 18th century hunters/woodsmen/soldiers, i came across this interesting web sight, and this pretty cool list of the basic equipment kid carried by an 18th century individual...

Hey guys I just made this thread for you guys to post pictures of your self made cook sets and give each other tips, this could include anything from mess kits, food storage, canteens, utensils, as long as its self made. Have fun!

Any and all are good for this thread. the more strange the better please post pictures and if it has been done by you a tutorial would be extremely nice! Thanks in advance!

I've been working on new emergency kits for our cars. It's time to rotate some stuff out of the old ones so I am expanding them with more tools and putting them in new bags. Oberdare's thread highlighted the need to have a good kit. http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24977...