Chris Johns‭

There are 3 main types of night vision equipment: Image intensification This is the type most commonly used by the military. It works by effectively amplifying the available light and may work in...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  edited 3y ago by Michael‭

Inexpensive compasses in general are fine. Even from a good brand the base models are not much more than the price of a few beers. Indeed in most cases these are all you ever need. However cheap ...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

From the sales material you quote it sounds like the 'wood' in question has been vacuum stabilised. This involves completely saturating the wood with a polymer resin so it is in effect more like a ...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

There are two options. First you can sharpen it with a single bevel (per side), this requires sharpening with the wide bevel flat to the stone. Alternatively you can sharpen with a small secon...

posted 8y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

It is generally a good idea to carry some sort of emergency signaling equipment if you go into the wilderness. Whistle : has limited range but is especially useful if you get separated from your...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

The skin of snakes is covered with tough scales, similar to fingernails. On the upper surfaces of their bodies these tend to be approximately round or diamond shaped and on the underside are usuall...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭

In bushcraft and survival there are a range of tasks which a bladed tool can be used for. In the context of woodcraft and survival you are likely to be a lot more interested in making tools and im...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

There is a big difference between a 'non-profit' organisation and just doing something on a casual basis without asking for payment. Obviously if you are advertising your services in any way then...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Something like this is probably more likely to be marketed as a 'pouch' than a 'mini-backpack'. A search for 'belt pouch' or 'utility pouch' on ebay will get you what you want.

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭

The term 'rifle' comes from the fact that the barrel of a rifle has spiral grooves (called rifling) cut into the inside. When the bullet is fired it is forced into these grooves which in turn cau...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

There are a few distinct methods which require few or no tools. 1) Skewers : good for fish and small pieces of meat, especially more tender cuts which don;t require long cooking. simply thread th...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭

It is specifically used in the context of tracking and similar to when you are using it to identify and track the animal in question. As such it also comes under the general heading of 'spoor' whic...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

It depends : A ferrocerium rod will produce more, hotter, larger sparks than a traditional flint and steel and with care you can shave off a small pile of material from the rod without sparking i...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

In the US you probably won't be able to become an apprentice in the traditional sense at the age of 14 as you will be legally obliged to be in school or at least educated by someone with parental r...

posted 10y ago by Chris Johns‭

The problem with cotton for base and insulating layers is the fact that it tends to absorb moisture this can be a problem in both cold and hot conditions. In cold conditions it greatly decreases ...

posted 8y ago by Chris Johns‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭