"I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." --Robert Frost
 

WLN Bushcraft & Outdoor Blog

 
WoodlandsNorth Bushcraft Blog was started in February 2019 to keep our subscribers up-to-date with our current projects
 

Bushcraft Breakfast 2019

head into the woods with my trusty Silky Saw, Gransfors Bruks Axe, Condor Hudson Bay knife and my appetite! I put together a bacon weave and egg scramble for breakfast, cooked on the fire. Of course, a side of coffee never hurt anyone, either! 
Click here for the full video

Full winter Backpacking gear loadout!

I take time to go through my current winter camping gear in this loadout video. My trips usually involve short - medium hikes and temps that dip into the low 20's -- For your reference, the items and related weights are listed below.View Full LoadOut Video 
Shelter            
    ENO Hammock        19    
    ENO Straps        12.2    
    Warbonet Superfly    19    
    Snugpack cocoon        68.8    
Sleep            
    Klymit Cush        3.3    
    JRB Down Quilt        18.8    
    SOL Reflectix sheet    9    
Tools            
    Gransfors Wilderness Hatchet    23.8    
    Condor Hudson Bay        18    
    silky gomboy        11.4    
    leather gloves        5.5    
Cooking            
    GSI Cook w/canis    22.5    
Misc            
    cordage orange pouch    6.7    
    Catch 22 kit w/med    22.7    
    Water Filter        10.3    
    fire kit        6.7    
    clothing kit        44    
    Nalgene Canteen        2.5    
    Ivation lantern        4.9    
    mess kit        7.3    
    toiletrees        9    
    Washroom Kit        .2    
Pack            
    Snugpack Rocket Pack    70    
    
    Total Weight            422.6    26.4125 lbs
 

Snugpack Rocket Pack

Woodlands North has been testing the Snugpack Rocket pack for a few months now. The pack features:
  • weighs in at 70 oz
  • Main compartment: 2,440 cubic-inch /40 liters
  • Side pockets(each): 915 cubic-inch /15 liters
  • Total volume: 4,270 cubic-inch /70 liters
  • Removeable Side pockets
  • Optional yoke to effectively give you two backpacks in one!
Full review coming soon! 

Woodlands North, we love to facilitate outdoor learning

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