Wilderness Survival Website?

[swampyankee]

I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it.

[nell67]

yea,its called wilderness-survival.net.

The information is here,all you need to do is perform a search for your desired topic,and chances are very good that you will find what you need.

[crashdive123]

I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it.

Now that's too funny. But if you are serious, follow Nell's advice. Search for what you want, check out the blogs, ask real questions.

[swampyankee]

Hey Nell,
Thanks for your reply. I wish it were true but most replies here seem to be end of the world stuff. I cruise timber in the north east and my worries involve getting stuck out in the woods. I don't give a rats *** which military unit you've been in or where you've been. That appears to be all anyone cares about at this site.

[rebel]

[QUOTE=swampyankee;32649]Hey Nell,
I don't give a rats *** which military unit you've been in or where you've been.

You're Welcome.

[swampyankee]

Rebel,
I have no idea what you're trying to say but,as a gentleman,I'll continue to listen.

Swamp

[rebel]

If you can't find what your looking for ask. Someone will be glad to help you out.

[crashdive123]

Before the denegrates into a shouting match or pissing contest - Swampyankee, exactly what type of information are you looking for?

[beerrunner13]

Hey Nell,
Thanks for your reply. I wish it were true but most replies here seem to be end of the world stuff. I cruise timber in the north east and my worries involve getting stuck out in the woods. I don't give a rats *** which military unit you've been in or where you've been. That appears to be all anyone cares about at this site.

Did not seem like a very gentelmanly post, to be expected from a yankee I suppose

[swampyankee]

Well...Sirs...Crashdive and Beerrunner,
If I came across as rude I apologize, but my original question is the same.I'm looking for wilderness survival, as opposed to survivalist, information and websites. This site appears to be overwhelmingly involved with the latter.

Swamp

[crashdive123]

Well...Sirs...Crashdive and Beerrunner,
If I came across as rude I apologize, but my original question is the same.I'm looking for wilderness survival, as opposed to survivalist, information and websites. This site appears to be overwhelmingly involved with the latter.

Swamp

OK then. Right now there are:

1,829 threads on this site
31,796 posts on this site
1,148 members of this site with
244 active members to this site

I am sure that there is a wealth of wilderness survival information in there for you to obtain. When I said what are you looking for I meant what specific information about wilderness survival. Your original question was where you could find a website on wilderness survival - for the reasons you stated. As I'm sure you are aware, there are alot of choices out there, but as far as a forum where you can have discussions on the topics ..... I believe this is the place. If you do a search on a topic and can't find it, start a thread. If you don't like some of the discussions that take place, don't participate in them. Again, I believe this is the best site on the web for wilderness survival discussions. Hope you find what you're looking for here - there are alot of people willing to assist.

[rebel]

The signal is bouncing off the moon right...about....now!

[swampyankee]

Hey Crashdive,
I appreciate your reply and the statistics that you took the time to support it with. I suspect that you are mor educated than you let on (Beerrunner brought up my Yankee..ness? Now you see why I'm looking elsewhere....

[crashdive123]

Good luck with what you're looking for. It would probably be a bit more helpful if you wouldn't insult the members when you start a thread, or with your comments. Just how educated do I appear to you?

[Sourdough]

I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it.

Just start a thread, We will be happy to talk about it. Some of these threads go nowhere, and some threads you can not kill with a silver bullet. 70% of the stuff here I don't care about, so what. So I just play where I want, sometimes I get my feelings hurt, Sometimes I want to slap the crap out of the young members, But this is America and everyone is entitled to their stupid opinion, even me and my dumb opinion. So just grab a thread, I for one would love to learn about timber cruising.:rolleyes:

[beerrunner13]

Hey Crashdive,
I appreciate your reply and the statistics that you took the time to support it with. I suspect that you are mor educated than you let on (Beerrunner brought up my Yankee..ness? Now you see why I'm looking elsewhere....

I think you brought up your yankeeness.......swampyankee. If you can not find a thread on here that dosen't suit your needs I doubt you could find your butt with both hands. And as for not giveing a rats *** about what unit I was in ..you are still welcome for my service.

[Assassin Pilot]

@ swampyankee: survival stuff that will 99% never happen is what we talk about when we get bored. the majority of the stuff on the first couple pages are that specifically. if you do a search using the search feature, you will be surprisingly pleased.

Survival kit (something that you will probably be carrying around)
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1256

Survival knife (something you will carry around 24/7)
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1297

Clothing / footwear (something I hope your wearing 24/7) ;)
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386

A whole subforum on wild foods (something you may end up eating)
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17

we have plenty of stuff around here. Just stick around and know where to look.

[swampyankee]

Hopeak says: Just start a thread

I was under the impression that I did just that. I went up to the most basic thread (general survival discusion) and asked a general survival question and all I'm receiving is general survival crap (except of course for the yankee bull**** from beerrunner). I just asked a question. If you don't want to answer it, just don't.

[rebel]

Enough swampmonkey! LOOK AT YOUR THREAD!

[nell67]

Calm down rebel,no need for name calling!

[Alpine_Sapper]

Hopeak says: Just start a thread

I was under the impression that I did just that. I went up to the most basic thread (general survival discusion) and asked a general survival question and all I'm receiving is general survival crap (except of course for the yankee bull**** from beerrunner). I just asked a question. If you don't want to answer it, just don't.

You can find the information you are looking for here (http://just****inggoogleit.com/).

Have a nice day!

[crashdive123]

Now, now. We're trying to be nice. http://www.smileyhut.com/fighting/argue2.gif (http://www.smileyhut.com)

[swampyankee]

I wasn't looking so much for information as discussion...I guess I got it...

[crashdive123]

Come on Swampyankee be serious. When you start a thread the way in which you did, you're not looking for discussion.

[rebel]

Sorry! Dag nabit! The jar head came out again. I'm so Machiavellian.

[Alpine_Sapper]

I wasn't looking so much for information as discussion...I guess I got it...


I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it.

Am I missing something here? You asked for "recommended site", not a question that provoked discussion. You did, however, provoke a few of us who proudly serve[d].

[swampyankee]

Hey Crash,
I am (and was) absolutly serious. I asked one serious question and got 20 useless answers.

[beerrunner13]

And we all know how heavyly wooded RI is.

[crashdive123]

O.K. then - seriously - go to Alpine Sapper's post at #21. Hope you find what you're looing for.

[nell67]

O.K. then - seriously - go to Alpine Sapper's post at #21. Hope you find what you're looing for.
That is a link to no where...

[crashdive123]

It worked the first time I looked at it. It was a google search link. (you had to use your imagination to fill in the asterisks, but it wasn't too hard to figure out)

[Alpine_Sapper]

That is a link to no where...

Actually, it was edited by a mod or the forum software. Look at the URL and use your imagination as to what the *'s mean. start's with f and rhymes with duck.

[nell67]

I clicked it 3 times and each time I got "Internet Explorer cannot open"

[rebel]

Crash. You need a medal. I feel all beat up. Good night all.

[swampyankee]

I realley just asked a simple question..

[Alpine_Sapper]

I realley just asked a simple question..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29

An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and usually irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]

Done feeding. L8rs.

[nell67]

I realley just asked a simple question..

Sorry swampyankkee,I gave you the name of best site I know.

[crashdive123]

I realley just asked a simple question..



You obviously don't believe that you are going to find the type of information or type of discussions that you seek on this forum, at least that's what you said on your original post as you insulted the members of the forum. Some here thought this forum was the best vehicle for what you are searching for. You disagree. How about - YOU seem like an educated person, why not try a Google search?

[Sam]

I realley just asked a simple question..

If you wanna know how to make stuff, set stuff on fire or how to eat well in the woods then we can help. Just ask a more specific question. We love to watch ourselves type. So what do you wanna talk about. I looked at your first post and (Marine here) I was confused. So try again.;)

[swampyankee]

Crash,
You could be correct...Google probably brought me here...I don't think that there's anything wrong with this place...I was just asking a qusetion...Funny that all these military defender of the Constitution types get bent out of shape when you ask a question....I thought the constitution covered questions....

[Alpine_Sapper]

Crash,
You could be correct...Google probably brought me here...I don't think that there's anything wrong with this place...I was just asking a qusetion...Funny that all these military defender of the Constitution types get bent out of shape when you ask a question....I thought the constitution covered questions....

ahem...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/DoNotFeedTroll.svg/200px-DoNotFeedTroll.svg.png

Are you ever going to actually ask something you want to know, or are you going to continue trolling all night?

[BraggSurvivor]

Theres a constitution at WSF? I dont remember signing anything when I joined. :o

[nell67]

Alpine Sapper,you have been here since Jan?? Not really long enough to be calling a member of the pack a troll!

[beerrunner13]

Crash,
You could be correct...Google probably brought me here...I don't think that there's anything wrong with this place...I was just asking a qusetion...Funny that all these military defender of the Constitution types get bent out of shape when you ask a question....I thought the constitution covered questions....

But not to insult us. I am done feeding the troll, he is all youras folk, all he is looking for is attention and an argujment i AM DONE WITH THE TIMBER CRUISER FROM RI

[Alpine_Sapper]

Alpine Sapper,you have been here since Jan?? Not really long enough to be calling a member of the pack a troll!

Sorry, Nell, but I call'em as I see'em. You can kill my account if you want. whatever. but I stand by the post.

[Shaman]

Swampdonkey,

I've been looking for the same sight you're are in your original post for quites some time. There are good sites out there and there are some 'really' stupid ones. Yes every one that I have checked out will have your "SHTF" and "TEOTWAWNOI" posts, just don't read them.

This forum does have alot of good information, and some pretty silly information as well, just kick back and take the part you need home with you.

No the information I've found on this or any other website has lightened my pack by 20 lbs., but they do help you leave alot of stuff at home that you used to carry 'cause you had to'.

I don't know how it is cruising timber in the NE, but I've done a little out here in the PNW. If you get caught out over night, cool, unexpected camping trip....If your seriously injured, thats a different thing. I know the guy I worked for wanted his numbers NOW and if I was gone for 3 days with out him hearing from me, you can bet someone would be out looking for you.

I hope you hang around a bit and get a chance to see the good stuff hidden under the surface of this forum....if not, I've got a list of other places to check out....you just won't find a whole lot of the stuff you're looking for in any of them.

[swampyankee]

Alpine Sapper...refer to post #1...

Nell67... thanks...

[nell67]

Sorry, Nell, but I call'em as I see'em. You can kill my account if you want. whatever. but I stand by the post.

LOL,I cannot kill your account,he asked a question,that does not make him a troll.

[crashdive123]

Crash,
You could be correct...Google probably brought me here...I don't think that there's anything wrong with this place...I was just asking a qusetion...Funny that all these military defender of the Constitution types get bent out of shape when you ask a question....I thought the constitution covered questions....

That's not it at all. And for the record I am one of those military defender of the Constitution types that you so eloquently put it. Try looking at it this way.

Here's your first post.

I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it.

Now in that post, you say you are looking for a website that deals with woodcraft and survival skills. You also state what you are not looking for. Nell gave you a recommendation. Your response? Well here it is.

Hey Nell,
Thanks for your reply. I wish it were true but most replies here seem to be end of the world stuff. I cruise timber in the north east and my worries involve getting stuck out in the woods. I don't give a rats *** which military unit you've been in or where you've been. That appears to be all anyone cares about at this site.

Now here, you indicate that you are unhappy with the stuff that you've been reading. Then you go on to insult a large group of people that may disagree with your assessment of various military units. How do you expect people to respond?

You have received some responses that would appear to be helpful, such as doing a search on the topic that you are interested in. If you find one, post on it. It then moves to the front of the list and, viola, discussion. Hopeak and Sam also gave you sage advice, but you chose to insult again with your "twenty usless responses" comment.

People here are interested in the topics that you are interested in. There might just be a little better way to get the discussion going.

[Alpine_Sapper]

LOL,I cannot kill your account,he asked a question,that does not make him a troll.

Nah, asking a question doesn't make him a troll. Asking an inflammatory question with no real relavance does.

"Alpine Sapper,you have been here since Jan?? Not really long enough to be calling a member of the pack a troll!"

So what does it take to be "a member of the pack" exactly?

"Alpine Sapper...refer to post #1..."

No thanks swampyankee, I've read it. Wasn't worth it the first time. :)

[swampyankee]

I just looked back at my posts in this thread and can't figure out how some have there britches in a knot. If it bothers you that much post it here in public,or PM me in private, but either way stop the ****ing whining.

[crashdive123]

I just did.

[nell67]

Nah, asking a question doesn't make him a troll. Asking an inflammatory question with no real relavance does.

"Alpine Sapper,you have been here since Jan?? Not really long enough to be calling a member of the pack a troll!"

So what does it take to be "a member of the pack" exactly?

"Alpine Sapper...refer to post #1..."

No thanks swampyankee, I've read it. Wasn't worth it the first time. :)
You joined the site,you are a member of the pack,and this is his first post,how is this inflammatory??


"I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it."

[swampyankee]

You all win...I'm done..I realley only wanted to ask an honest question....

[Sam]

I just looked back at my posts in this thread and can't figure out how some have there britches in a knot. If it bothers you that much post it here in public,or PM me in private, but either way stop the ****ing whining.

Well then, I want you to know that I defended your right to say what you want. I don't know how to help you find what you want. I will say that the merry go round we are all on is making me dizzy. So lets ALL take a step back, and start over. If you think being in the service and all that entails is a load of crap then that is your right. Just try to be polite about it. Most of us are trying to be polite to you. So please ask something we can post about. I am with hopeak on the woods cruising thing. Please explain it to us.

[Alpine_Sapper]

You joined the site,you are a member of the pack,and this is his first post,how is this inflammatory??


"I spend most of my time in the woods (work and play) and I'm looking for websites that deal with woodcraft and survival skills. I have no interest in all that end-of -the-world buy me some guns garbage. If you happen to have a recommended site, I appreciate it."


It wasn't that post, it was this one:

"Hey Nell,
Thanks for your reply. I wish it were true but most replies here seem to be end of the world stuff. I cruise timber in the north east and my worries involve getting stuck out in the woods. I don't give a rats *** which military unit you've been in or where you've been. That appears to be all anyone cares about at this site."

Yeah, I talk about some of my military service, but overall I'm here because I like to absorb information that may be useful and put it into practical application when I can. I've found a wealth of information here, and a lot of people who have quite a bit of experience and are not unwilling to share it. I'm sorry he can't locate the search button, and feels the need to call out members like it's the OK corral.

I do appreciate your peacekeeping efforts though, so I'm gonna respectfully bow out of the thread.

[nell67]

Swampyankee,I replied to your pm with what your asked for in your first post,I still believe this is the best site for wilderness survival,sometimes it does go a little off track.

[Ole WV Coot]

Son, if you have spent all your life working and playing in the woods and ain't learned anything on your own by now I don't see how you are breathing. You were probably in three cornered pants when I was in the woods but I can still learn a lot and maybe help somebody else. I will be glad to try and answer any question. My backyard is a few hundred acres and I enjoy every foot of them. You want to know something specific, ask. Probably men on here that have stepped over more knowledgeable than you on their way to take a leak, MY OPINION ONLY

[Sam]

Hey Swampyankee, we are still waiting for you to post questions and ideas with us. So hows about it?

[crashdive123]

Awww shucks everybody. Let's just let it go. Goodnight all - past my bedtime.

[swampyankee]

Sam,
I've been asking the same question from the first minute. It's not me brother. I'm looking for wilderness survival sites...not survivalist bull****.....which part of that are you having trouble getting through your head...You and beerhead are related aren't you? There's no way two folks could be so equally stupid unless they're related and we all know about beerhead....

[swampyankee]

Beerrunner...bearhead ,,,who tf cares.....I just asked a question ... and I invoke morons who speak without an answer.

[Sam]

Beerrunner...bearhead ,,,who tf cares.....I just asked a question ... and I invoke morons who speak without an answer.
Well then I will reply in a PM so as not to up set the delicate folks on this board.

[Rick]

I see no reason to maintain this thread since it provides no value and other members are going to feel compelled to respond to it. So I've closed it.