by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
Req. Sub. Description: Trail Life Handbook (First Printing) Trail Life Handbook (Second Printing) Resource: 1. Explain how being a good steward and observing the low impact camping method applies to Woods Tools. pp. 140 - 142 pp. 116-118 Know and always follow the...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
Limbing is the process of removing branches from the stem of a fallen tree. Bucking is the process of cutting a felled and delimbed tree into logs. Bucking is often used to remove trees that have fallen across trails. Safety Before proceeding with any limbing or...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
To prepare and build a fire, you need three types of wood: Tinder The most important element to starting any fire is tinder. Without good tinder no amount of spark or friction-produced ember will be useful. Tinder comes in many different forms from natural to...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
"What the heck is a feather stick?!?!" (also called a Fuzz stick) you might ask. I know I asked that a few minutes before learning how to make one. It's just a reminder that there's a first time for everything! Another version by Dave Canterbury "A feather stick is...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
Don't damage a living tree. Look for sticks on the ground. Choose a stick that is long enough so you don't get cooked in the fire too! Make sure that it is sturdy enough to support your meal. The bigger the item, the thicker the stick (or you may want to consider...
