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Survival Skills: Firemaking in Snow, Part 4

by admin on Apr.08, 2010, under How to

PART 4 of 5: A complete series of videos by Nutnfancy and my friend chronicling firemaking in cold and snowy conditions using backpacking equipment only. The series shows the scenery, adventure, survival philosophy, gear observations, our standard joking around, and the good times with long time friend buggetnuster (youtube name) and Allie the Mountain Dog. We hiked into the snowy and cold Rocky Mountain bivouac location I had chosen earlier for my Wilderness Lean-To series of videos. A few shelter mods are discussed and shown but the focus of these vids is the making of the fire. I used few edits in the video making because I needed to demonstrate the work needed to create a sustainable fire in these conditions. I have found no shortcuts in the wood preparation for wilderness fire making. Several blades including the Ontario RTAK II, Ontario RAT-7, and kabar Heavy Bowie are used to strip limbs and baton the logs into burnable pieces with the advantageous sharp edges. They performed exceptionally well in the outing and withstood some real tough use in 15ºF cold (shown of course!). The Sawvivor backpack saw again proved its worth as an accurate and indispensable wood cutter, lubricated with frequent sprays of WD-40. Fire tender used this time was Trioxane solid fuel cake and REI Stormproof matches. The resulting fire was quite manly and heated the Lean-To to incredible levels. We had planned to also build a fire reflector and maybe some other structures but as usual the …

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Survival Skills: Making a Deer Snare by Nutnfancy, Part 2

by admin on Mar.18, 2010, under How to

PART 2 of 2: A scenic wilderness video by Nutnfancy showing how to construct an effective deer snare with a kabar Marine Combat knife and Leatherman Charge Ti. Unlike some survival shows that pretty much promote non-preparedness, Nutnfancy always recommends going into the woods prepared with sensible emergency tools. Using such tools, the video shows step-by-step design of the this on-site design, safety and game behavioral considerations, common sense philosophy, and construction elements . Two nails are used to save time but they could be substituted by fabricated sticks. Also I would actually reinforce that sapling for further spring strength should I have needed such a trap. Both the Charge Ti and the kabar Utility knife performed admirably. Please note also, all components were fully dismantled after the shoot and no game was ever taken. Faithful companion, Allie the Mountain Dog, is nearby on this excursion to the stunningly beautiful Rocky Mountain area, wooded with Quaking Aspens in the fall colors. Finally, some footage of this scenery and the hike in is included also to give you a little sense of the adventure that day. SERIOUSLY: Please do not attempt to make and set this trap unless your life depends on procuring wild game. It is cruel, usually illegal, and inhumane to construct and use such a trap when it isnt absolutely needed. Nutnfancy supports the harvesting and use of game animals when necessary but is adamantly opposed to cruelty, poaching, or …