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    That location is not the obstacle for long term...

    That location is not the obstacle for long term sustainable survival; the place is great. It is one of the most bio diverse and energy dense areas in North America. Historically there was no place...
  2. We stayed 6 months in the boreal forest. 1250...

    We stayed 6 months in the boreal forest. 1250 kcal per person per day. Not enough to keep us going on rations alone, but enough to get us very motivated to forage for food. It wasn't a "camping...
  3. I've done that, but with a canoe, rations, and my...

    I've done that, but with a canoe, rations, and my girlfriend. There was no half million dollars and opportunity to boost a career in the field though. Maybe next year I'll go with an INCH bag and...
  4. I would like to participate in Alone, but so do...

    I would like to participate in Alone, but so do 7,500 other people! It pisses me off that the producers chose YouTubers with not enough outdoor experience. The fact that this people have had...
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    I'd say you should focus on short term survival...

    I'd say you should focus on short term survival skills for the basic and long term skills for the advanced. For example there is no need to trap food for the average 78 hr survival scenario, so why...
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    When I was living in the forest last summer my...

    When I was living in the forest last summer my hair grew a lot over the months and I decided to cut it with my knife. I spent a long time trying to cut my hair, but it was super painful. After...
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    I would like to spend a year with a team of at...

    I would like to spend a year with a team of at least 4 people preferably 6-8 living completely off the land (bringing no rations, just spices). We would have to go close to berry season or wild rice...
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    We are still together, but it was definitely hard...

    We are still together, but it was definitely hard being with just one person 24/7.
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    We brought rations in our canoe. We slept in a...

    We brought rations in our canoe. We slept in a tent but built a lean-to to hang out and cook. The biggest lesson is being in the moment. I am still learning it. We had to stay present in the good and...
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    Six months in the Boreal Forest

    In Nov 13 of last year my partner and I returned from our greatest adventure.We wanted to reconnect, and experience what would be like to be a hunter gatherer like 99% of our ancestors. We had...
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    Long lasting string for a bow drill?

    I've been thinking about finding a long lasting string for a bow drill (around 100 uses). I normally use paracord, but I would like to know if you have experimented with other materials: wire,...
  12. Thread: Hello

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    Alright, I'll keep it in my signature only.

    Alright, I'll keep it in my signature only.
  13. Thread: Hello

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    Hello

    Hi,

    I am very interested in long term wilderness survival. I spent 6 months in the wilderness last year with my partner. We hunted, fished, trapped and gathered food to complement our daily ration...
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