Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Alsea River Hike
Just a video I put together from a solo hike I did Sunday. I was just scouting around and seeing what was what. Still learning this video Youtube thing.
8x10 tarp shelter.wmv
A simple fast common mans shelter using just tent stakes, a hiking pole & an inexpensive 8x10 tarp.
Bird Family
This is just a series of video clips and pictures of a bird nest I discovered near my camp. I was able to get very close with our disturbing the nest, even to the point of removing an over hanging fallen limb from just above the nest. I have not discovered what kind of birds these are.
I also mention Dave Canterbury's The Pathfinder School of which I am a student. www.wildernessoutfittersarchery.com
Mike and Kens review of the Large wetterlings from Rob!!
Two pathfinder brothers work together to show you a quality bushcraft axe that is big enough to use, but small enough to strap to your pack. This is Oregon Mike and Cable Guy Ken's first co-op video... Video was shot part in Oregon and part in South Carolina. That's right folks... bi-coastal video!
Shelter update winter 2010
A short video showing how well a shelter made of natural materials is holding up after being under water, through windstorms, and change of the seasons.
A scout along the river.
This is a video by request by GhostKamo. I scout and follow the game trails along the river. Sorry for the tapping noise, that was my camera strap knocking against the camera. Ending with a funny find along the river. No great lessons to learn or tips, just showing Kamo this area. You can come along with me.
Gear clips
Just a cheap way to secure items or gear. Use them on packs, belts, whatever you can come up with. I have even used one to hang things from my hammock ridge line.
Wind & Bones
Exploring an area new to me I discover a hunter bone pile during a windstorm. Some of the bones are quite large, which makes me think they may be more just an Elk. Most likely they are Elk bones though. Now to research possible uses for them.
Road Exploration 1
A look at my Saturday exploring a system of BLM roads that are new to me. Some scenery, a spring, waterfalls, snow and a few rocks.
Foam Sleep Pads & Your Pack
A quick video to show another option for carrying your sleeping pad along with some simple modifications.
Tompkins Homestead Site 1897
I had read about a homestead site being in this area, so I have been looking for it for a couple of weekends. I found it last weekend. This is up in the mountains of Oregon.
Below is the only information I can find on the Tompkins (so far). It is from the cemetery in the closest little town, about 15 miles away from the site.
TOMPKINS, John, 13N, #107, Co D 12th Reg Kan Vol, 7 Jan 1843 ~ 23 Jan 1915, on stone with Sarah Jane North T.[wife], [s/o Reuben & Ruth Beldon T.], ALPI MIL
TOMPKINS, Sarah Jane North, 13N, #107, 4 Aug 1863 ~ 10 Oct 1905, on stone with John T. [husband], next to sister Amanda Gilman, [d/o Joseph & Savannah Bristow N.], ALPI
An update from my buddy Chris Cooper:
Company D 12th Regiment Kansas Volunteers.
Here are a few links for you brother about the 12th KS Vols
This first one is from a reunion that lists John "Thompkins" as a Private from Chehales Co. Washington.
http://www.franklincountykansas.net/fcgs/v2n3/military.htm
This second one lists alot of Tompkins in the same regiment. Probably all family members, but it still lists John as a Private from Ohio City.. where ever that is.. lol.. It also says he mustered out with the Regiment in 1865 so he served 3 full years in the unit which during the Civil War was a major feat in itself.
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/genweb/archives/statewide/military/civilwar/a...
Franklin County Genealogical Society, Vol 2, No 3
www.franklincountykansas.net
Franklin Counties Contribution to the Civil War In 1892 Co. D., 12th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, the only unit recruited in in Franklin County, with mostly Franklin county men, held a reunion. The following could be helpful because it gives the current hometown of former Franklin Countians almos
Mini Inferno Oregon Rain Test
Testing out the Mini Inferno fire starter made by a fellow You Tuber, Roger from Back2DaBasix.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Back2DaBasix
http://www.b2bbushcraft.com/
and Antone AKA The Paracord Guy made that Lanyard check out his stuff. www.theparacordguy.com
Small Assault Pack Comparison
Well guys, I have a lot of backpacks. I figured that maybe I could help you guys out by showing packs of a similar size and type. I hope this can help someone out when all they have is a web page or picture in a catalog when buying a pack. If you guys want me to do more of these videos showing pack comparisons, let me know. In the future I will make them more organized when talking about the packs. As I said in the video, I purchased all these packs myself.
11 oz. ZipShot Tripod
I bought this Tripod on Amazon & tried it out. It works great weighs only 11 oz. and is only 15" when folded up. Great for outdoor YouTube videos.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Oregon Mike's Treking/Hiking/Survival Poles
This are something that I have been using, testing, improving for a couple of years off and on. These poles can be made inexpensively and customized to fit your needs. The contents are only constrained by size, weight and your ingenuity. You can use one pole or two, it's all up to you. Remember they can also be used as support for a tarp or tent, fishing pole, camera support, rifle support, weed whacker, poke the slow poke in front of you, nose picker, etc...
If you have a modification for them please take the time to post a video reply or send me a message.
Sources of some of the kit items:
www.canteenshop.com
www.bepreparedtosurvive.com
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