I am planning on going into the wilderness and never returning. Have any of you attempted something similar? I am not sure if I want a horse or a bike. I don't want to put a horse through summer mosquitos. God speed
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>>2856350>I am planning on going into the wilderness and never returningYeah fuck off underage retard. You won't last a month out there. Also lmao at thinking you'll support a horse as well.
>>2856355I lived in the wilderness for 2 months once at Kananaskis... Why is your heart filled with hatred? I just want to make a Grizzley Parka lined with Mink and Wolverine pelt an sell it for $15,000 or 4 ounces of gold........ ..........
>>2856355Horses support themselves Anon... They're grazers.......
>>2856358Lmao you're in for a big surprise
>>2856359You know that when you purchase a horse it is already trained? There aren't that many things that can make your horse sick. You jus can't overwork it and you need to give it enough time to rest and graze. You're a retard.
>>2856359Also I'll be packing a 350 FPS crossbow and 500 grain bolts that will clean pass a 8 foot grizzley at 10 feet
>>2856351what if the real survival protips are in Survivalist Encyclopedia Volume 3?
>>2856350You better get a guitar made of some composite material if you intend for it to last outside for more then a month man.
>no explanation of where you're going to do itI know literal retard vagabonds who have lived in the wild for months in places like Mount Shasta with nothing but the clothes on their back
>>2856396How the fuck did they do that?I'm thinking Western Hemlock area of the Pacifc NW Coast>>2856393It would be out of the elements>>2856391I haven't gotten that far yet
>>2856410Theres no way to remove it from the humidity high or low which is your biggest enemy in an acoustic guitar. your probably best to just get cheap BEAT guitars so that you can get a new one every 6 months or whenever the frets become unplayable the bridge starts cutting strings or just straight up untuneable for a variety of reasons.
>>2856427Thanks for the heads up. Any other tips?
>>2856438maybe watch a couple basic repair videos and have a couple small files with you etc so you could easily fix any "real" problems like the aforementioned bridge getting corroded and snapping strings etc. Truly i'd be interested to see how it goes cause who knows maybe it'll fair better then I think am I certainly paranoid about this sorta thing with acoustics.
>>2856440Yes I'm compiling information at the moment. I am going to start putting most of it to the test soon since it's cold outside. Like turning concrete with lime into mortar using riverbank sand, etc.
>>2856457The reason for doing this is for 3 reasons:1) lime is hard to get, may as well get concrete+lime and source sand2) stretches farther3) mortar is particularly useful for a rock structure, rock walls
>>2856350>going into the wilderness and never returningyeah you won't do shitwithout replenishing of modern suppliesyou may "survive" for a couple monthyou can't survive without work specialization long termself sufficient groups typically have ~20-50 members at minimumif you add modern tools and equipment you can cut that down by 1/10thbut going solo still is incredible roughmaybe start with going totally off grid for a month twice a yearthen you can increase from there>water purification kitwhat are you doing once this runs out?>repair kitswhat are you doing once this is used up?>disposable hygiene articleswhat are you doing once this is used up?>clothes but no material specifiedgenerally you want wool, thick linen, leather and furbut again, if you're solo, they will be impossible to fix because making / fixing clothing from scratch is a full time job>Tentyou ideally want to build your own sheltertents break with timeand it'll be impossible to repairbring a cast iron wood stove instead if you want to be stationarynot having to worry about how to heat (& smoke) makes a much bigger difference than a tentand it won't break in your life time
>>2857176>>2857177but why?a makeshift distiller is absolutely worth itand >70% alcohol is the only reliable disinfectant you can make "bush crafting"either make it yourself or bring itbut without, you WILL die from an simple infection
>>2857226Pretty obvious from your reply that you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.>makeshift distiller is absolutely worth itNot worth it.>And >70% alcohol is the only reliable disinfectant you can make "bush crafting"Blatantly incorrect statement.>Either make it yourself or bring itbut without, you WILL die from an simple infectionRetard doesn't know what penicillin is. Doesn't know what disinfectant cleaner is.
>>2857225>Yeah you won't do shitI've already done shit>without replenishing of modern suppliesyou may "survive" for a couple monthESL brownoid detected.>You can't survive without work specialization long termYou never bothered reading wha was written.>Self sufficient groups typically have ~20-50 members at minimumCouldn't care less.>If you add modern tools and equipment you can cut that down by 1/10th, but going solo still is incredible roughI never said it would be easy>Maybe start with going totally off grid for a month twice a yearIve done it for 2 months already>Then you can increase from thereThats where I'm at now>water purification kit what are you doing once this runs out?Replace it>repair kits what are you doing once this is used up?Replace it>disposable hygiene articles what are you doing once this is used up?Replace them>clothes but no material specified generally you want wool, thick linen, leather and furI know>But again, if you're solo, they will be impossible to fix because making / fixing clothing from scratch is a full time jobLuckily a store is only about 10 days of a journey away.>Tent, you ideally want to build your own sheltertents break with time and it'll be impossible to repairTent is meant to last 30 days. I'm going to build a structure out of picrel.>Bring a cast iron wood stove instead if you want to be stationaryI'll be bringing a stove, but building other Kilns and stoves.>Not having to worry about how to heat (& smoke) makes a much bigger difference than a tentOf course>And it won't break in your life timeIt's also heavy as fuck
>>2857226>>2857241Some things got confused.You're confusing disinfectant for your skin with disinfectant surface cleaner. I'm not talking about disinfectant for infections. I'm talking about disinfectant surface cleaner
>>2857216>>2857242>>2857225
>>2857226I think you were subtly trying to tell me I forgot to put penicillin and wound disinfectant on my list lol
>>2857242>Replace it>Luckily a store is only about 10 days of a journey away.i mean, might be truebut how you worded it I thought you never want to return to civilization againif you intent to buy supplies like once a yearyour "quest" is a lot more feasible>It's also heavy as fuckyeah but that doesn't matter as much if you intent to stay on the same land as the benefit is far to bigI have a patch of forest myself and build a small hut there (only for weekends / vacation though), took me like 2 whole days to get a cast iron stove in installed, but absolutely worth it in the long run>>2857243>>2857246no, I actually just skipped the "surface" part before disinfectant kek>I forgot to put penicillin and wound disinfectant on my listthat's correct thoughthe antibiotics I typically have stocked / carry (central Europe)>Doxycycline - lyme, RMSF, leptospirosis>Azithromycin - diarrhea, pneumonia / respiratory stuff>Augmentin - animal bites or deep infected wounds>Mupirocin topical - surface infections
>>2857247Thing is that I worded it badly. I will see few people, just avoiding large populations in general. I will still see certain people, but avoiding society. If that makes sense.Do you really think a makeshift distillery is worth it? I was thinking about it
>>2857247>Doxycycline - lyme, RMSF, leptospirosis>Azithromycin - diarrhea, pneumonia / respiratory stuff>Augmentin - animal bites or deep infected wounds>Mupirocin topical - surface infectionsThanks so much. This is information I haven't thought too much about. Mainly because I never get sick, but I need to look into medicines. I have been researching all-natural salvesExample: Eco-Autarkical Antibacterial SalveThe following ecologically autarkical closed-loop system produces an all-natural antibacterial salve from plant and bee materials (through the processes of infusion, melting, and emulsification) resulting in:1 versatile staple byproduct (plant marc residue)1 versatile staple product (beeswax base)2 semi-useful products (herbal oil, antibacterial salve)The reason for the effectiveness of the antibacterial salve is due to the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds in plants such as calendula, plantain, and yarrow, combined with the natural preservative and barrier properties of beeswax. As the material goes through the stages of production, the concentration of active botanicals increases through infusion and straining, enhancing wound-healing and infection-fighting properties. Higher herb-to-oil ratios and longer infusion times create a more potent salve.
>>2857256>>2857247Stage 1: Collection - Gather fresh or dried medicinal herbs such as calendula flowers, plantain leaves, yarrow, comfrey, or lavender from your permaculture garden or wild foraging areas. Collect beeswax from your beehives or rendered honeycomb scraps, and carrier oil (e.g., olive oil pressed from your olives, sunflower oil from seeds, or tallow from animal fat if no plant oil is available).Stage 2: Infusion - Chop or tear the herbs and submerge them in carrier oil in a wide-mouth jar. Place in a warm, sunny spot or gently heat in a double boiler (solar or low wood fire) for 2–4 weeks, shaking daily to extract the active compounds.Semi-Useful Product: herbal oil (for direct skin application, massage, or further processing)Stage 3: Straining - Strain the infused oil through fine cloth or mesh, pressing firmly to extract maximum liquid. The leftover solid herb material is fiber-rich.Versatile Staple Byproduct: plant marc residue (dried herb remnants for mulch, compost activator, animal fodder, or weak tea)Stage 4: Wax Processing - Melt beeswax from honeycomb in a double boiler (using solar or low-heat wood fire). Filter out any debris.Versatile Staple Product: beeswax base (plain or infused for candles, balms, polishes, or as a binder)Stage 5: Emulsification - In the double boiler, slowly melt beeswax, then stir in the herbal oil (typical ratio 1 part beeswax to 3–4 parts oil for a firm but spreadable salve). Add optional essential oils (distilled from lavender or tea tree from your garden) for extra antimicrobial strength. Pour into small containers (e.g., tins or bark vessels) and allow to cool and solidify.Semi-Useful Product: antibacterial salve (for cuts, burns, insect bites, rashes, or minor infections)Stage 6: Optional Potency Boost - For a stronger salve, re-infuse the strained oil with fresh herbs for a double extraction before emulsifying. Test texture by cooling a small drop: firm but spreadable = ideal.
>>2857251>Do you really think a makeshift distillery is worth it? I was thinking about itreally dependsif you want to go off grid long term and not rely on buying alcohol, then yesotherwise not so sureit's funbut you also need (semi) specialized equipment or accessible weldingonce you have it setup it'll be good for basically forever, but without a cabin set up I would just skip it for nowa pure bushcrafting setup is really, really difficultso you have to source it externally>I will see few people, just avoiding large populations in general. I will still see certain people, but avoiding societythat actually sounds like a pretty cool planif i didn't like my job, I'd probably plan something like this as well
>>2857256>>2857257>Mainly because I never get sick, but I need to look into medicinesyou should still prepare for sudden, severe infectionthe difference between feeling fine and not being able to move much might just be half a day>Antibacterial Salveyou recipe sounds fineexcept it'll be only mildly antibacterial (depending on the plants used) and>fresh herbs>low heat solar infusionrisks botulism growthyou absolutely need to wilt the plants before using them like thisalso there's a big difference between>bactericidal>instantly kill bacteria on contactwhich is disinfectant like >70% alcohol>bacteriostatic>inhibit bacterial growthlike herbal salvesworst caseif you apply your salve on a fresh wound you trap bacteria plus create the perfect moist & warm environment for them to quickly grow
>>2857264>you absolutely need to wilt the plants before using them like thisBrilliant. Yes, the salves is still a research in progress. I will definitely dry them out.>worst case[if you apply your salve on a fresh wound you trap bacteria plus create the perfect moist & warm environment for them to quickly growAbsolutely. A wound would certainly need to be cleaned before salve is applied. In regards to this it appears I have put the cart before the horse. I'm now wondering if I could distill hard cider (roughly 6-8% ethanol) to concentrate the ethanol and if that could be used to create Wound Disinfectant. Simply because foraging high sugar plant material and fermenting it is easier than growing potatoes. I will research this specifically tonight. At least you're smart about this which is like a breath of fresh air.
>>2857264>>2857275Surface level research this far ha shown that you can indeed distill hard cider to get 70% ABV ethanol. This is like the 10th different product that has pushed me towards distillation. It appears autonomy requires it
>>2857276>this far ha Thus far has*
pretty badass if this is real and you’re not some candle-less retardjust get a rifle instead of a crossbow, it’s not the 1400’s any more.
>>2857301I'm... Canadian. Seems a 350 FPS crossbow with 400-500 grain bolts will be as good as it gets for a while. At least crossbows are quiet so you're more easily undetected than with a gun, but i would certainly prefer a gun.
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