Jay Bazuzi‭

I worry about carrying a fixed-blade knife on my hip, because if I fall or wrestle my kids or whatever, I worry I could get stabbed. I've had pointy blades push through a cheap sheath before. I st...

3 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

The Wikipedia article has a lot of detail: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distress_radiobeacon. There's no fee. In the USA, the response comes from government agencies such as the Coast Guard. It d...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

Species in the forest will vary by locale. Here in the Pacific Northwest, Thimbleberry aka Salmonberry leaves are thick and soft, so they make a good wiping implement. The subtly-named How to Shit...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

If you didn't bring rope with you on purpose, you may still have shoelaces. You could use them in a bowdrill to make a fire in an emergency (but you better know how to make and use a bowdrill well ...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

You always learn how to do things better by doing them. But take baby steps: Start by spending a night in your back yard. See if you can do dinner, sleep, breakfast without going back in the house...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

From your question, it sounds like you already have a plan to supply your body with calories. I'll further assume you will have protein and fat, not just carbohydrates. With those covered, you th...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

People used to tolerate a much wider range of temperatures. What techniques can I apply to widen my body's range of comfort? A few examples that may or may not help: Spend a lot of time slightly...

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Like many questions, this will depend somewhat on your location. For example, some soils will keep coals dry while allowing them enough oxygen to smolder. Some woods produce longer-lasting coals or...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

There are many, many ways to make a fire. Some require more skill, while others depend on carefully prepared equipment. The closest thing to "rubbing two sticks together" is the hand-drill. You w...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

In general, anything out of the ordinary can get the attention of a search party or whomever. During the day, a smoky fire is more visible than a bright one. Build the fire, then add wet material...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

You can actually reach in to the water and grab the fish. No running or chasing. You just quietly get in position, and then when it's time, you quickly grab the fish. Thomas Elpel describes the pr...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

In addition to xpda's answer: Any time you're out sailing and hat or something falls in the water, it's time to practice a MOB drill. Run the full protocol, including yelling out "MAN OVERBOARD" ...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

My favorite way to tie a bowline is a little unorthodox, but it's easier, especially 1-handed. Make a slipknot in the standing part. Grab the standing part. Twist to make a loop. Reach through ...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

Learning specific plants is helpful, but each person can have different food reactions, and they can change over time. So learning to taste well is a valuable skill: Start with a clean mouth Take...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭

There are many folk and wild remedies you could learn, depending on what you're carrying & where you're hiking. Some examples: Honey will protect from infection. Spider webs will stop bleedin...

posted 13y ago by Jay Bazuzi‭