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Simple Bushcraft Navigation with Pace Beads for beginners
Clip pace beads to your shoulder strap, pick a short unit like 100 m or 0.1 mile, and slide one lower bead each time you cover that chunk. When all lowers are down, reset them and move one upper bead to mark a kilometer or mile. Confirm with bearings and catching features, adjusting slightly for hills, brush, or night travel for reliable hiking and bushcraft navigation.
The Loop That Makes Better Bushcrafters
Discover the simple loop that sharpens bushcraft—real trips, honest feedback, small improvements. A clear, no-jargon guide to steady fieldcraft growth for all.
One Outdoor Lesson For A Younger Self
Bushcraft maturity centers on values: patience, humility, and margin; simplicity and responsibility; stewardship of land; curiosity and consistency—anchored by observation before action, process over results, capability over gear, and quiet self-reliance that leaves every camp better than found.
Why Tarred Bank Lines Are Perfect for Underwater Taut and Decoy Lines
Animal Tracking Basics – Using Spoor to Survive in the Wild
When it comes to wilderness survival, mastering the skill of tracking spoor—animal footprints, droppings, feeding signs, and bedding areas—is essential. Spoor tracking not only helps you locate food and water sources but also alerts you to potential dangers from wildlife. Understanding these subtle natural signs boosts your ability to navigate safely, hunt effectively, and deepen your connection with the wilderness. Learn how interpreting spoor can transform you into an expert survivalist, prepared for whatever nature throws your way.