Posts by Restless Adventurer
The white dust, technically "bloom", found on the trunks of aspen (Populus tremuloides) trees has been used as a sun block. Some trees have more than others. Rubbing a hand on the bark and transfer...
Short answer, yes. There are thin or even pamphlet sized guides to wild edibles. I doubt you would find any practical use with those. They simply don't have anything but the most well known plan...
Yes you will need a special kind of rock. The spark is a tiny bit of burning iron struck off the source of iron by a really hard rock. So if you are only using rocks then you will need 1 iron ric...
Repellants containing DEET are the most effective and the only method I've been happy with. It is a harsh chemical but does NOT need to go on your skin. Spray 95%-100% DEET on the top and bottom ...
You did not mention what you planned on doing. Was it strictly backpacking in the backcountry? One option would be Whittington Center which is near Philmont. There is hiking and camping in basic...
There are a number of plans using 2 liter plastic bottles for improvised "gas masks". Note that they would not stop gasses but instead filter out particulates like from a dust storm, collapsed bui...
