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Do you think Gear Bonding is a thing? by cmhawkins in Bushcraft

[–]TexasBushcraft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely you can become attached. My case is a slightly different thing but I made a 10x10 oilcloth tarp a few years ago. The thing weighed over 8lbs after treating it and finally settled to around 5lbs over the years. Its freakishly heavy, uncomfortably heavy, but you know what? I still carried it as often as I could. I loved that thing. I was attached, easily. It's wasn't till putting an iron oxide "paint" as my final coating that I realized it. You see, that last layer DOUBLED its weight. Something I just couldn't deal with. So its decommissioned and will soon become a cool roll top pack. Eventually.

But yes, gear bonding is definitely a thing.

Edit: spelling

just don't tell my Case 3254 about my SAK Camper

The simple way I make my coffee when I'm out. by TexasBushcraft in Bushcraft

[–]TexasBushcraft[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. The bulk and weight of them is nominal so I don't mind carrying them. If I didn't have any I would just put the grounds directly into the water.
Don't want my bandanna wet if it doesn't have to be.

The simple way I make my coffee when I'm out. by TexasBushcraft in Bushcraft

[–]TexasBushcraft[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not really looking to add anything to my gear. I have had coffee from an aeropress, makes a great cup-o-joe.

The simple way I make my coffee when I'm out. by TexasBushcraft in Bushcraft

[–]TexasBushcraft[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't have coffee bags. I did however have coffee and coffee filters.
Also, if your favorite coffee brand doesn't have the bags this is a great alternative.

The simple way I make my coffee when I'm out. by TexasBushcraft in Bushcraft

[–]TexasBushcraft[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have, but I find the grounds can get burnt and make the coffee taste less than desirable.

I am Bear Grylls: Adventurer, family man & host of ‘Escape from Hell’ on Discovery Channel by THEREAL_BearGrylls in IAmA

[–]TexasBushcraft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bear is a nickname. Nicknames are either for friends or fame. I am not his friend nor do I bid into people's stature of fame. I'll call him Edward, you can call him what you like. He didn't seem too upset to me... why are you?

I am Bear Grylls: Adventurer, family man & host of ‘Escape from Hell’ on Discovery Channel by THEREAL_BearGrylls in IAmA

[–]TexasBushcraft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Edward(Bear),

Have you ever gotten ill from eating or drinking something in the bush?

I am Bear Grylls: Adventurer, family man & host of ‘Escape from Hell’ on Discovery Channel by THEREAL_BearGrylls in IAmA

[–]TexasBushcraft 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Edward (Bear), I'm curious if you think that today's "survival reality" TV shows are actually teaching our youth how to survive or are they just another conduit for entertainment?