I think any tarp big enough to deploy as a fully enclosed tent (including floor) would be easily the same pack size, if not bigger, than a Lanshan or equivalent.

I think his bivy has a mesh hood, though he doesn't address this in the video.

The knife is awesome! I'm sad to return it. But at this price point, I expect a good sheath too.

Wabakimi! I was looking for a compact knife to accompany my forest axe. But I will be returning this one - the sheath is dangerously awful.

The sheath extends about 50mm from the knife tip when sheathed, defeating the purpose of a compact knife. And there is a plastic insert in the bottom with a definite lip, so the tip of the knife tends to snag on it. That's ok when it then deflects inwards. If it deflects outwards, well, ouch.

I'm not normally a fan of wrist loops, as they are a snag hazard which can lose you a knife (or a finger!). But I'm preparing for a canoe trip to Sweden and when around water, I woud like to secure my important tools somehow.

So I came back to an old trick from my days as a Dive Master, where dropping stuff was a serious consideration, while getting snagged was a very serious consideration: a bungee wrist loop. The idea is simple.

• The sheath is attached to a belt, knife is in the sheath.
• You secure the knife by pulling the elastic loop over the tip of the sheath. The knife is not coming out, even in the unlikely event the snugly-sitting loop does snag on something.
• When you need the knife, you pull the loop out over the tip again, and because it is now around your fingers, it slides over your wrist in one smooth motion as you rotate your hand to grab the hilt.

Safe and secure! Thought I'd share :)

True, you can do more than one thing with a tarp which you can't do (well) with a tent. But considering that exposure is usually survival concern #1, a tent can't be beat I think. And then there's packability which means a tiny tent is much more likely to be thrown into your day pack than a whole bunch of separate stuff.

I agree when it comes to camping, I then also prefer a tarp to a tent. But this video is about survival, where keeping nature off you is kind of the point :D Seen from a purely practical standpoint - what will best not get me killed - I don't think a tarp can beat out a tent, can it?

Yes I believe he played the edonkey

Do your own research, but yes

First-hand cars.

"One of those will feed a family for a month. Longer, if they don’t like their kids too well."

The only thing that will stop this "[insert hobby here] is dying!" nonsense is the heat death of the universe. Which, ironically, would also mean the death of the hobby.

Real. Ryan Reynolds is famous for having *extremely* opposable thumbs.

I realize it's awkward, but I think you should ask your gifters about this. If you replace "bad/unpleasant" with "funny" it might go over better :D If it was handmade by them, or someone they know, they should be able to tell you what process was used if any.

This is such a specific problem with so many possible causes that it's pretty much impossible to help you online. It could just be you, and we'd never be able to tell!

Dungeons & Dragons. Those folks have _decades_ worth of adventures and _tons_ of people analyzing the bejeezus out of them. For example, I turned the pirate asteroid base at the end of Trouble Brewing into a "five-room dungeon", which is a tried and true D&D method, and my players had a blast!

You look pretty set! You could spend that dough on a decent inflatable sleeping mat.

If you have any cash left after that, I have grown very fond of my foldable lightweight camp chair. It's a total luxury item, but so worth it!

Alright then :)

So what went wrong then?

Looking good out there! Enjoy your stay.

Take a flame to them I guess? Any natural material will smoulder, any plastic will melt.

And happy Easter to you.

Point 4 is often underestimated, leading to attics full of outdoor gear, very little of which ever actually goes outdoor.

I have a little pouch with a booboo kit, including ibuprofen and diarrhea medicine. Then a taped Bic lighter and small hank of bank line. This pouch gets thrown into whatever bag I'm carrying that day (either a messenger bag, or a larger shoulder bag when I'm bringing my laptop) along with a bottle of water.

If no bag, then no pouch.

In my 'fifth' jeans pocket I have a Gerber Dime. Finally, and most importantly, I have my phone and my wallet always on me.

For everyday urban and office stuff this is more than plenty for me.