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Want to learn ;)
Hello everyone!
I registered on the site a few days ago and after looking around - and being quite overwhelmed by all the information - I thought I should say hi and possibly try to get a little more 'newbie' help.
My boyfriend and I are both in our 30's and live in an apartment in the Ottawa/Gatineau region of Ontario. We have been together almost 2 years and also have his 3yr old son with us for usually 2 or 3 days a week and likely will be having him more often as schedules permit. We're both in the IT field so your typical 'computer geeks' we build our own systems and in general spend a lot of time just playing around on them.
I know we don't seem like 'survival types' and right now we really aren't but we want to learn. I know a very little bit. I've been camping a handful of times and can build a fire with the normal kindling and a lighter, can set up a tent and I know how to build a lean-to also from when I was in cadets (almost 20 years ago) I know maybe a handful of wild foods that are good to eat, and can identify some other plants & trees. I can make a little snare from wire and have seen pictures of poison ivy. I can cook over a campfire and know some basic first aid stuff. My boyfriend is used to his parents camper and using gas to light fires :blush: We're obviously both REALLY new.
We have started going on walks/hikes in the Gatineau park which has mainly birch and maple trees, there's also some ironwood trees and conifers like jack pines. Its right on the Canadian Shield so it can be quite rocky, it has some lakes and some wetlands too. That's really all we've managed so far though we want to start camping in the spring but have a lot to learn before that.
I'm sure people are wondering what a couple of obvious non-survival types want with a wilderness survival website... We'll we both feel that the planet and our civilization are heading for some hard times and believe that sooner or later we will have to either live in whatever socio-economic constructs will be foisted upon us or get the heck away from everyone and try to go it on our own or within a small community of like minded people. To this end, we have started researching and have come her hoping to find a starting point - a survival guide for complete newbies if you will, or better yet a mentor/instructor or group of them who would be willing to help us get to where we will need to be when the SHTF.
I would welcome any help to find the really basic things, maybe help with a list of skills that we should work on and a plan/time line. Right now there is just so much out there that I don't know where / how to even start. I can't say that I will really have a whole lot to contribute given my limited experience but I can promise that I will be respectful and willing to learn from all of you guys/gals. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this board :)
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Welcome to the family, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
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We have the same perspective. Put this idea into your thoughts. Much of the information you'll find is to survive but being well versed in it will not prepare you to stay in the wilderness. Learn from all views knowing that most will just get you there, then what? I think like the pioneers that went to the wilderness to avoid oppresive governments and build a new life with thier hands. Welcome.
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Hello and Welcome...........
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Welcome to the forums. To help you get started, consider your weaknesses and compare them to your current preparations and your priorities.
Obviously it's cold up there, so clothing, shelter, and fire are on the top of the list, followed immediately by food and storage.
I'm not sure if you're gear junkies, or "sticks and stones" kinds of folks, so maybe that will give you some things to consider, and as we get to know you better, we'll be able to tailor the info to you better.
This is a very helpful and resourceful crew, as motley as we are, and we're glad to answer any questions we can.
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Non-survival types?.... Seems you've done ok so far.... Just teasing!.. Hey we all gotta start somewhere.
Welcome and enjoy the forums... Don't be afraid to ask any questions...
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Ah, similar reasons as to why I joined up! I can build a fire with a lighter and dry kindling, set up my tent etc. But I see a couple of scenarios in my life:
1. I'm out on a planned camping trip and the water rises, the bridge gets washed out and I have to wait for rescue. Maybe my tent is washed away too. Along with my lighter.
2. TSHTF/TEOTWAWKI- layoffs, taxes that exceed my means, power grid goes brown, or black, for days on end, mass evacuation from where I live due to a Nuke plant disaster or similar. I bug out with my SUV and all my camping gear- along with everyone else- and have trouble finding a vacancy. Keep going past where Jesus lost his sandals and then pitch a base camp. What do I do then?
3. Or everything goes well in life, I retire and buy a plot of land in TN, build a self-sufficient, energy efficient, fairly green house; with some solar capabilities and maybe a french fry oil powered diesel generator in the barn; some fruit trees and black rasberry bushes; a big dog; guns and ammo; vegetable seeds; tools. From what I know and what I can learn and what I can practice, I can live the rest of my days peacefully and without undo stress. Regardless of what the gov't or mobs or the economy do in the rest of the country. Oh, and a still.:sneaky2:
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Hunter63 saying, Hey, Welcome.
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Welcome to the site koldriana.
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Seh:go, have some tea and pieces of jam covered.. toast sit a spell
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Welcome to the forum. I am glad you found us and feel free to jump in and ask any question or contribute anything you want to the discussions.
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