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So it's about time for test (tmr) so I will be taking a break to study and do the exams and I will be back in January.

so until then....

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Stealth Camping Tips

Rules/ Tips

Here are some or rather all of the things I think you should be aware of before you go stealth camping.

Trust me.

1. Never leave a trace. Do not break branches, or cut firewood. No campfires, no moving rocks, no altering the landscape. It might be okay to soften your bed with a bit of leaves, but you should spread them back out before you leave. It should not be evident that anyone was there. Leave NO trace. None.

2. Try to leave the location cleaner than the way you found it. The creators of this site believe in removing a few pieces of litter from each location visited. This is our way of thanking the owner, and nature. 

3. You can try to plan ahead, but you will eventually be stuck in a rural area without a restroom. If you must empty your bowels in the woods, be sure to dig a hole, and then bury it. Usually you can plan around these things, but it will happen to everyone eventually. It can be forgiven; we are animals afterall. 

4. Trust your instincts. If the area looks like a location where you should ask permission, do so. We believe you should always ask the owner if the area has a clear and immediatly obvious owner.

5. If asked, be friendly and truthful about your adventure. Most people would rather share in your journey than cause you problems. Your actions will greatly impact how future adventurers are treated. Do not claim you were not trying to hide if your tent is camoflage. 

6. Make stealth camping one of several options. If there is a cheap or free campground nearby that equally suites your needs, it might be best to use it. This is a judgement call that is left to the reader. 

7. If confronted by the property owner, explain your position, and that you would happily pay a typical camping fee for use of the land. A friendly smile goes a long way; in a remote area the landowner will understand the limitations and challenges of your adventures. 

8. Stealth camping with groups often doesn't work. It works best when solo. When in a group we often let our guard down, talk, and are easier to see. If you are in a group, it is best to find a landowner who can give you permission to camp. 


9.Keep bright colored gear in your tent as much as possible. If you are on brightly colored bike or kayak, you may need to store it in your tent or vestibule, or bring an additional rainfly to cover it. 

10.Choose a tent color that hides well in the area, and choose an area that will hide your tent well. Check the color of the tent and rainfly before attempting to stealth camp with it. In a perfect site, colors probably do not matter. If noticed however, landowners might be more suspicious if they see a camouflaged tent. 

11. If you enjoy reading or writing after dark, find a very dim light. Even the slightest light can easily give away your position after dark. Consider reading or writing under your blanket or bag. 

12. Check your water level before selecting a site. You do not want to adventure far from your site at dusk, leaving your gear hidden behind in unfamiliar territory. 

13. Pine trees can provide soft areas underneith, but they can also provide a sticky mess. Learn which types of trees you enjoy camping near, and discover which blend best with your gear. 

14.If you decide to ask permission to stealth camp, you will have better luck asking if you can "rest" than "camp". Most people envision camping as a longer term experience involving some environmental impact, while you really just wanting a place to sleep. 

15.Select a site that is at least 50 feet from the road or trail.  

16.Be careful selecting a site downhill from an adjacent roadway or trail. Being above an adjacent roadway or trail is often more stealthy. 

17.Some campers try not to select sites near water. The areas usually have more mosquitoes, and you are more likely to be awaken in the night by animals going for a drink. Also, keep in mind how visible your site is from the other side of the waterbody.  

18.Many stealth campers have been found by neighborhood dogs or wildlife because of their smell. You should know the type of wildlife in the area, and know how to stop from being detected. 

19.Unless you want nighttime visitors, do not select a site that is located on a trail, no matter how unkept. 


20.Be prepared to explain why you thought the site was open or public land. You should make sure the owner makes no effort to keep the public out. If there is any indication that you are unwelcome, move on.

21.Use caution when choosing a site during fog, darkness, or bad weather. A well hidden site now might be very visible when the conditions change.

22.Try to leave early in the morning. The longer you wait, the more likely you are to be found. 

23.Consider eating dinner before selecting a site. This keeps the cooking smells away from your campsite, and is one less task to complete at your site.

24.Some campers may want to try and find a restroom before hitting the evening stretch of untamed wilderness.

25.Do not wait too long to start site hunting. Many sites look good in the dark but look worse later.

26.Plan to not leave camp after it is setup. Many stealth campers have mentioned having trouble finding their hidden camping location, especially after dark.

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What is Stealth Camping

What is stealth camping

Stealth camping is the act of secretly camping in a public or private area (sometimes legally – sometimes illegally) and moving on the next morning without being detected.

Stealth Camping could also be living temporarily in a location, usually for recreation, in a covert or secretive fashion.  Stealth camping is also referred to as wild camping, ninja camping, or free camping.   Stealth camping is often practiced by hikers, cyclists, and kayakers.

Stealth camping should be done without any intention of harm and so no law is being broken.   Stealth camping is intended to allow camping in the wilderness, while ensuring future generations a similarly free wilderness experience.

Tips on finding locations for stealth camping.

Finding the right spot is the most difficult part.

Should be

                 - out of sight of housing

                 - not on developed (cut grass, landscaped) land
                 - not on land that is fenced or marked 'No Camping' or 'No Trespassing'
                 - away from roads or paths

Where NOT to Stealth Camp

Any place public is not a good stealth camping site. There are still many places that are good potential sites but are security concerns. When I'm looking, I check the ground first. Not for rocks or water, but for signs of garbage or other litter.

Any worn area on the ground or between trees means it might be a path. Camping too close to water can mean you visited at various times (usually early morning or late evening) by a variety of fauna. You might think this a charming feature until you are woken by a bear sliding under your hammock on the way for a drink.

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How to decide what you carry in your EDC.

How to decide what you carry in your EDC..

Step 1.....
Write a list of everything you think you need to carry every day

Step 2.....
Leave your home with nothing but your phone and write a list of what you needed

Step 3.....
Do Step 2 for a week slowly building your list and starting carry what you need.

Step 4.....
Research what common natural disasters happen in your area and season.
For example... Rain,  Sunshine, Cloudy, Flood, etc
And develop your basic kit in case you get stuck outside during that time.
For example .... Rain - Umbrella,   Sunshine - Hat,

Step 5
Testing
Test out you kit and make it as small as possible.

Step 6
Always revise your kit
Building a kit is an ongoing challenge that you can always in improve.

NB - Your main stuff go in your bag.
          Make sure it is not bulky or heavy

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You tuber #3 = Living Survival

Living Survival

This is a review and testing channel.

It mainly deals with stuff a little or a lot on the expensive side but once in a while a nice cheap one comes up.

This guy reviews everything in almost every category of survival.

If you are thinking of buying anything above your budget or just looking for good item take a look at his videos.

He even uses real world testing as in things you would most likely do.

All in all he doesn't give you much on survival training and tips just gear reviews.

So after you have acquired some knowledge and you want to know what gear should i buy that is worth the money check him out.

YouTube Page

https://www.youtube.com/user/livingsurvival

Featured video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJCgCNQIP7U&list=PL66_bYgZpf7IdP7TIpcB18GymYy1yZzbk&index=3

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Types of Shoes

It is often not taken in to account. your feet carry you everywhere yet no one bothers to take the time or weight to make sure they are comfortable.

Even in a bug out situation i believe in have more than one type of shoe.

You need a back up to your main shoe so why not.

Here is what I think are the most important types.


Tactical Boots -  These are the most multi use of the types of shoes. it offers a lot of protection, not just from the elements but from injuries such as sprains and cuts. Some are waterproof. So they offer full range of situations. from hiking, to rappelling, cycling, sports( running ), etc.  There are two downsides to this though.

1. Heavy - Quality boots are heavier than all other shoes.

2. Water - If water goes into these shoes they are useless. they take a long time to dry and you cant wear wet shoes of any kind.

Hiking Shoes - These are specialized shoes that make it comfortable walking long distance, running. i offers less protection due to the material it is made from. less protection from injury and the elements. They get wet really quickly and are slow to dry. This shoe is mainly for comfort in my opinion as it is not as strong.



Sandals - These have offer no protection except for under you feet. I prefer a leather sandals with a cushion sole. It is very comfortable and I prefer to have it instead of hiking shoes. It is more for when you shoes get wet you can put on a comfortable shoe that still gives you the grip and such that the hiking shoes offer, if its cold with socks and if not no socks. they do come in plastic and rubber so these would dry fast and the shoe itself would be waterproof though your feet will get wet since its not cover.

Cons

1. No insulation. - Your feet are out in the open.

Pros

1. Comfortable

2. Drys quickly

 rubber

  leather

Slippers - A normal pair of plastic slippers, not much to say this is just for when you shoes are wet. Travelling with slippers is not impossible but not recommended especially in wet conditions.



Feet - Believe it or not your bare feet is often the safest shoes you can wear. it allows you to grip and feel when you are making a wrong step easier. BUT it is not for everyone. If you don't normally walk anywhere outside then your feet will hurt and yo will most likely get a cut as soon as you step on a stone. So yes bare foot is good but you could just end up hurting yourself if your body is not used to it.

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Youtuber #2 - Urban Prepper

Sometimes the best way to learn is too see different point of views.

In keeping with this I will review a few of my favorite you tubers.

Urban Prepper

This man takes a methodological view to prepping and kit building.

He revises he previous kits based on what he found works and what doesn't.

My favorite aspect is the PDF document with the outline of his kits. It comes with a list of what it is, how much it cost, and how he went about deciding what to put and how an aspect should be covered.

I recommend his home prepping videos as it is very customization but already covers almost everything. 

I believe he demonstrates a good way to go about developing kits. Some of his gear is pricey but he actually saves up to get it so he more goal oriented. He does work slow due to this though but over the years he has become more consistent and his quality has improved.

Youtuber Page

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUrbanPrepper/featured

Featured Video

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pz93oO-DkA

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Tarp Shelters

Knowing how to build a tarp shelter is very important.

This is because it is cheap, affordable and can be used in almost any way.

You can configure a tarp in anyway you want to, so that you can maximize your comfort or cover.

Why tarp shelters?

Cheap.

It doesn't cost a lot of money to get a tarp. So any one just starting out this is the perfect shelter to hold down the fort while you save up for your tent or hammock.

 Little Weight.

Tarps are lighter than most shelters. particularly tents which have metal or fiberglass parts. It is great for ultralight backpacking or cutting down on weight for any of your kits.

Fire/Cook.

Using a tarp leads for the use of a fire which is usually not possible and dangerous in a tent. The tarp shelter is properly ventilated  and this reduces condensations. Not only is having a fire possible but cooking as well this allows you for to stay dry and eat even on those raining days.

Weather.

You can use a tarp shelter in almost any weather condition. Works even better with a nice warm bedroll and a fire.

Size.

A tarp shelter can be as big as you want or as small as you. So long as you can manage it.

Customization.

You can literally put up a tarp anyway you want, to fit your specific needs and not the one size fits all strategy that we all have to face.

Nature.

With a tarp shelter you are more in tune with nature than in a tent. The tent is like your bubble of civilization completely secured from nature where as a tarp is more open. Although it depends on how you configure it. There are more options on how much you want to let in.

Why not use tarp shelters?

Bugs.

If you are in an area prone to bugs this might not be the type of shelter for you unless you have bug repellent or another means of deterring the bugs.

Breaking the skyline and or treeline.

One tends to disrupt the skyline and go way above the treeline in an effort for comfort or ease of setup. Depending on your desire you will need to learn to do a lower base shelter which can be intimidating to newcomers.

Prone to malfunctions?

A common misconception is that tarps are prone to burst, tears and leaks. Firstly, a tent is also prone to such things. Secondly if you were to buy…….lets say a cheap nylon construction tarp and place it at the bottom of your pack then drop and drag your pack along with you, no doubt you might damage the tarp. Ways to prevent this are simple keep away from sharp objects and if in doubt buy a quality tarp.

Points to note.

Skill.Learning curve. Is there a learning curve?

Well yes and no.

No because everyone already knows how to put one up. As children we put up forts using blankets and as adults we fold those blankets. We even already know how to tie simple knots.

Yes because the make more advance and creative shelters one may need to spend some time looking a pictures and some trail and error to get it right.

Types of tarps.

Cheap heavy duty tarps.

These tarps are great for beginners. Cost next to nothing and is relatively lightweight.

Commercial tarps.

These tarps are made to be the lightest the can as well as out of strong material. The pack small and one has many options. They can be a bit pricey though.

Military tarps like the British Basha.

These tarps are limited in design. Meaning there are not many sizes or colors. The pack down incredible small and weigh virtually nothing. These in my opinion are the best to choose but should only be bought by person who are sure its what they want.

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Cutting Tools

We all know that the first thing that anyone chooses for their survival.

The knife.

The thing is while it is possible to survive on one good knife there are knives specifically designed for a task.

Or rather a cutting tool.

A cutting tool is anything used for cutting, hacking, sawing and any that separates something into two or more parts.

I have created a list of five essential tools to have in a survival situation.

1. Knife -  This is piece of metal that has been sharped to a blade with a handle. I recommend a full tang blade as it is the most durable. Any one will do whether its big or small and shape doesn't matter. Now if I am honest a kitchen knife is acceptable and will do the job well (personal experience) but I rather a thicker blade. Right now I am using the "Mora Companion". It a cheap and of incredible quality.

2. Spoon knife - This a knife that is curved in a almost U shape. It is best for carving bowls or curves. I have seen it used in carving spoons and bowls so this is something you could be practicing every time you go out and have some free time or in a long term scenario you can make some gear that will make life easier for you.

3. Cutlass/ Machete - Basically a long knife. This essential when like in the tropics or any densely forested area. It does not have to be a too long. I prefer one that goes slightly pass my elbow when I hold the handle.

4. Axe/ Hatchet -  This is steel blade attached to a piece of wood at a 90 degree angle. Its for cuting down trees and processing wood.

   

5. Folding saw  - This is for cutting straight through limbs, small trees etc. It is a blade with a serrated edge. 

Others you might want to have.

# Skinning knife -  Used for processing game and skinning animals. Honestly useless you have done it you will have no idea how invaluable a skinning knife is and how many cuts you can avoid.

# Switch blade or Folding knife - This is mainly as a backup blade in case you lose your main. Very important.

# Multi tool - A multi tool can be used for a wide area of jobs whether in the feild or in the city. Alway have one.

# Knife sharpener - A dull knife is dangerous to use in any situation. Even a small knife sharpener will keep your blade sharp and work at maximum efficiency. I recommend the Smith's pocket sharpener as I have one and it has kept my knives, multi tools and saws extremely sharp. I have abused this, drop it, wet it and many other accidents(too numerous to mention) and it still works like the day I ordered it.

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Food Box

How to start a food box

Your food box is your short term plan for food. For any reason whether its no money this month or a natural disaster or surprise camping trip. The point is that you cant get to a store and you are low on food.

Important things to consider;

Likes  -  make sure you buy or acquire is food you like and not allergic to. For example, if you don’t like MRE’s don’t stalk up on it because you wont eat it and if you get to a situation where that is all you have you will be miserable. Try out your stuff first.

Time - be sure to have a time limit so that you can determine how much to get. Start small and add. My time limit is one week to two weeks. I will give my kit list.

Use - Try it out. Let’s be honest everything spoils so by using it you keep your stalk fresh and make sure that your taste haven’t changed. Try buying more long lasting foods. As well as knowing how to use and make the most of your supplies.

Storage - Store your supplies in the safe place. I use a simple cardboard shoe box and i keep it on top of my wardrobe. Unfortunately this has prove to be unsafe as my family has gotten into it. So that brings me to the next topic.

Safety - Make sure you keep it safe and that no one can take your supplies. It makes no sense you go through all that troubled only to have when you need it you find that someone has been taking your stuff and now you have none.

Calories - Watch the calories of your items and take into account that you need more calories if you are going to active. So look up how much calories you need and double it per day.

Withdrawal - If you know that you have and addiction you need to pack for it. You can not expect you body to cope with the stress and other factors that that type of situation AND deal with withdrawal symptoms. It could be as simple as put a few packs of cigarettes or packs of coffee. But don’t be fooled it is the same with prescription medicine and over the counter medecine. So pack your medic kit as well.

Remember you are after calories and nutrients.

Carbohydrates and sugar = energy

My plan for the future

Food box-  1. 7 ramen                                                                                  

     2. 7 box mac and cheese                                                           

     3. 2 Powdered milk                                                                     

     4. Salt and sugar                                                                         

     5. Pepper sauce                                                                          

     6. Oats                                                                                         

     7. Tea ( tea bags since they store better than leaves, Powdered chocolate)                

     8. 7 + snack or chocolate bars                                                      

     9. 7 sardines                                                                                

     10. 7 can sausage                                                                       

     11. 7 corn beef                                                                              

     12. 7 crix                                                                                       

     13. powdered juice
14. 2 packet lentils
15. bag of rice

If you want to maximize space try repackaging into ziploc bags

The remains of my last food box before it was consumed by the third party.

             

   big shoe box

From the right;

Red label rose tea (teabags)

Machen ramen noodle soup chicken flavour

Turbo plus grapefruit and passion fruit flavour (powdered juice)

Blue pacific sardines in spicy tomato sauce

People’s choice evaporated milk

Instant miso soup

Nescafe cafe mokaccino

Three star safty matches

MRE condiments package (napkin, spoon, sugar, coffee, milk, salt)

Spork

Metal wire

MRE meals (garlic mashed potato, pork sausage party)

MRE powdered jiuce (lemon lime, orange)

MRE heater

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