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Shelter Maintenance…

By Sean Fagan
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Improvised tarp shelter made from discarded sheet of plastic. Note stash of dry firewood under tarp - always good to plan ahead (Photo: Sean Fagan).

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TARP SHELTER TIPS

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There would seem to be a trend among some bushcrafters to leave permanent shelters in the woods for repeated visits.

Each to their own.

With bushcraft becoming ever more popular - it's becoming increasingly more common to come across various natural and man-made outdoor shelters scattered throughout many, often remote wild places.

Learn why I think this practice is generally bad for wild places - and also bad for shelters (such as tarps)...

...and why shelter maintenance is an important, often underrated, outdoor living skill...

How to make a Walking Staff

By Sean Fagan
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Measuring up...about to cut a willow branch to the correct length for a walking staff (Photo: Sean Fagan).

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I've used walking staffs for years and rate them very highly.

I consider a walking staff to be a surprisingly versatile outdoor aid for bushcrafters, hikers and pretty much anybody that likes walking in nature.

With experience, a good staff can be easily and quickly made from any suitable tree branch in as little as 5-10 minutes.

Learn why a walking staff is useful for the outdoors - and how to make a great walking staff in 3 easy steps...

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