Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JacksonCash on June 22, 2014, 12:25:41 pm
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Last week at work, I made the decision to go on a camping trip, by my self. No where rugged, just a state park campground, for two days, next weekend. I've got a hammock with a mosquito net and a rainfly, a cooler for keeping food in, and a tripod to cook on. I'm not taking the wife, my work phone, or any electronic device, other than my personal cell, which the wife is insisting on. It will be turned off well before I reach the park.
I'm planning on bringing the walking stick I got in the Christmas gift exchange, my tree ID book, and my harmonica as entertainment. Thought about finding out from the park if they are ok with archery at camp sites, but I am pretty sure that would be a negative.
Hopefully this will be the first of similar trips which take me further afield. I haven't been really camping in more than 10 years or so, and I'm really looking forward to it.
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Dude, solo camping trips are the best. That's when you really learn about yourself. :) Make a real simple stick and string bow and I doubt the rangers will even recognize it as a bow. Had someone ask me what my stick was for the other day. lol
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That's what I'm hoping for Tim. I find at work and at home, I get too distracted by the goings on to really think about my direction in life. Hopefully if this trip goes well, I'll plan one up in the Adirondacks before the summer is out.
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Do it ! It will cleanse the Soul. I've gone North to a special spot alone and never left camp (except to gather fire wood) sat and stirred and get lost in the coals. Bob
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I almost prefer camping alone. I feel more comfortable practicing my primitive skills with no one around. There is no "Hey man, it's been 1/2 an hour why don't you just use a match already?" Haha.
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I almost prefer camping alone. I feel more comfortable practicing my primitive skills with no one around. There is no "Hey man, it's been 1/2 an hour why don't you just use a match already?" Haha.
That's why dressing in leathers and furs, having an unkempt beard, tomahawks, many knives, a belt pistol, and a longrifle are so handy. People stand the heck back and let you fart around with flint and steel without making comments. Human instinct for self preservation.
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Hahaha. I wanna camp with JW. :)
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Enjoy every second of your trip. I did a 60 mile float trip with just me and one of my Cur pups last fall. It was amazing, 3days of no one and no where to be but down the river. I also had to check in with the wife daily. It will clear the cobwebs for sure.
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It was a fantastic weekend, guys. I'll put up some pictures in a separate thread. Only thinks I'd do differently is some place with less people, further from a city, and more time out there.