Bullies of Bushcraft 2016 Winter Freezing Ice Holes Planning Thread

[BigHat]

a super shelter is a tarp shelter with a reflector inside, then you put plastic sheeting in front of the opening. with a fire in front, it gets really warm in the shelter. mors kochanski has covered it quite a bit, i think he coined the term.

last cold campout i did, i tried one. but it wasn't built well and i was too drunk to tend the fire at night, so i woke up freezing my ass off...

[madmax]

It's a national forest so I assume collecting firewood is allowed.  I have a grill we can set up over the fire for cooking.

[BigHat]

yeah, the website said collecting down, dead wood is allowed, just no cutting of trees. of course, dead standing is fair game, as far as i'm concerned. i won't tell anyone...

[Yellowyak]

a super shelter is a tarp shelter with a reflector inside, then you put plastic sheeting in front of the opening. with a fire in front, it gets really warm in the shelter. mors kochanski has covered it quite a bit, i think he coined the term.

last cold campout i did, i tried one. but it wasn't built well and i was too drunk to tend the fire at night, so i woke up freezing my ass off...

Thanks, that will be cool to see.

[Wilderbeast]

a super shelter is a tarp shelter with a reflector inside, then you put plastic sheeting in front of the opening. with a fire in front, it gets really warm in the shelter. mors kochanski has covered it quite a bit, i think he coined the term.

last cold campout i did, i tried one. but it wasn't built well and i was too drunk to tend the fire at night, so i woke up freezing my ass off...

Thanks, that will be cool to see.

and very cool to sleep in if he doesn't keep his fire going. 

On a related note, Saturday morning is the scheduled lesson on treating hypothermia. 

[madmax]

LOL.  I'm just bringing pads, bags, down, and Hudson Bay blankets.  Hope YY brings  his big vehicle.  Haha.

[BigHat]

a super shelter is a tarp shelter with a reflector inside, then you put plastic sheeting in front of the opening. with a fire in front, it gets really warm in the shelter. mors kochanski has covered it quite a bit, i think he coined the term.

last cold campout i did, i tried one. but it wasn't built well and i was too drunk to tend the fire at night, so i woke up freezing my ass off...

Thanks, that will be cool to see.

and very cool to sleep in if he doesn't keep his fire going. 

On a related note, Saturday morning is the scheduled lesson on treating hypothermia. 

another reason i slept so cold was an inadequate, broken sleeping bag and a crappy sleeping pad.

this time i have an upgraded pad, a nice down sleeping bag, an extra quilt, and a bivy for everything to go inside. I'm NOT freezing this time. If anything, i'll be too warm. i just want to test a super shelter out.

[Yellowyak]

Looking forward to this camp. We'll be coming in sometime late Thursday afternoon. We are planning on cooking some burgers Thursday evening, we'll bring the fixin's. I'll be bringing some premade bread doughs for baking, and a few sweet treats. Tony's got some bean soup planned for everyone for one meal. We're going to stop and pickup some provisions on our way up north, we'll get some bacon and eggs for a few breakfast meals. Anything else anyone needs, let us know.

[Wilderbeast]

Looking forward to this camp. We'll be coming in sometime late Thursday afternoon. We are planning on cooking some burgers Thursday evening, we'll bring the fixin's. I'll be bringing some premade bread doughs for baking, and a few sweet treats. Tony's got some bean soup planned for everyone for one meal. We're going to stop and pickup some provisions on our way up north, we'll get some bacon and eggs for a few breakfast meals. Anything else anyone needs, let us know.

Sounds great, and the forecast is looking pretty good. Highs in the 50's and 30ish nights. 

I'll be there in the early afternoon on Thursday.

[Yellowyak]

Are we going to rely on harvesting firewood, or do we need to pick some up locally before we get in the park?

[Wilderbeast]

Are we going to rely on harvesting firewood, or do we need to pick some up locally before we get in the park?

I think we should be able to make due with harvesting what we need.  It should be easy pickings.

[Yellowyak]

Sounds good, thanks.

[madmax]

I'm looking at my "pile" thinking, "I'm not taking enough".  It's so easy to keep throwing stuff in for a car camp or even a canoe camp.  I wonder if I could even pack for a backpack trip anymore.  LOL.  Guess I'll have to try this summer.

[BigHat]

getting antsy. is that the word?


i wanted to bring a rabbit, but that's not happening. we just doing another free for all for food? just gonna wing it and have way too much again? i'm fine with that, just checking on the plan, if there is one.

also, any planned things? just a bunch of folks swapping BS?

Beast or Creek, either of you guys here from U.W. or Sam Bunyun yet?

[Yellowyak]

We'll do the breakfast meals for all days if that's good with everyone. On Thursday for dinner we're bringing burger fixings for burgers over the fire. I know Tony's planning some Black Bean Soup and Cornbread for a dinner.

Are there any lakes close by? Wouldn't mind purchasing a fishing pass and throwing a line or two if there's something close by.

[madmax]

I will make veg soup for the other night too.

I think my NC fishing license is good. I get a year one.

[crashdive123]

I'm bringing a few sirloin steaks and some cheddar brats to be cooked whenever ---- they are not coming home with me.

Looking forward to a good camp.  Hopefully some cooler temps.  Looking at the Troy Forecast looks like highs in the 50's and lows in the 20's.

[Wilderbeast]

I'm afraid I don't have any idea about fresh water fishing in the area, I'm strictly a salt water guy.

BH, haven't heard from either U.W. or SB. Give them a shout if you have a chance.

Food looks to be pretty well covered, I'll just mooch off everyone else as usual.   

I'll bring a few gallons of water, we'll have vault toilets but no potable water in camp. 

Anyone have a coffee percolator? 

[BigHat]

yes, i have a coffee percolator. i'll add that to the list of stuff to bring.

[madmax]

There's a lake near there.  Lake Badin.  I kayaked there a few times.

[Yellowyak]

Crash will be bringing his percolator. Nice that he's usually the first one up and can brew a mean pot of coffee

[crashdive123]

We should be good on coffee pot and coffee.

[BigHat]

i'm up early too. probably all that navy time we have in common...

does he use snoring as a bear deterrent? it works...

[madmax]

Ya gotta understand the snoring hierarchy of the Kracaneuner Tribe.  We have some world class snorers.  It can sound like you're surrounded by mythical bloodthirsty monsters on the hunt.  Dogs start barking.  Children cry.  Women (well our women) reach for a gun, and men start cussin'  when first exposed to the cacophony.  Crash gets drowned out.

Is anybody thinking of going shooting? 

[Wilderbeast]

Ya gotta understand the snoring hierarchy of the Kracaneuner Tribe.  We have some world class snorers.  It can sound like you're surrounded by mythical bloodthirsty monsters on the hunt.  Dogs start barking.  Children cry.  Women (well our women) reach for a gun, and men start cussin'  when first exposed to the cacophony.  Crash gets drowned out.

Is anybody thinking of going shooting?

Haven't decided if I feel like hauling a gun with me. I haven't even started packing. 

[madmax]

Time goes by quickly in camp.  I'm leaning towards eating and socializing mostly.  I can't hike far right now but I'll get on the trail a little.

[Wilderbeast]

Time goes by quickly in camp.  I'm leaning towards eating and socializing mostly.  I can't hike far right now but I'll get on the trail a little.

Kinda my druthers too. 

[crashdive123]

Time goes by quickly in camp.  I'm leaning towards eating and socializing mostly.  I can't hike far right now but I'll get on the trail a little.

Kinda my druthers too.

That works for me.  I like hanging around camp and doing a little exploring.  Of course, if there is any snow nearby.......

Out of the three Kracs coming, it is not my snoring that should concern you......just sayin.

[Wilderbeast]

OK, I just got off the phone with the young lady at the US Forest Service office for Uhwarrie and she said dead wood is fair game and they are having a pretty good windstorm today that should make for easy pickings.


Also the Forest service office is on the way to the camp, so we can stop in to pick up maps and fill up out water cans there.

[madmax]

Good footwork Beast.  Looks easy to navigate to the camp.

[Wilderbeast]

Thanks Tony.

I'm getting us a group site, not sure which one until I eyeball them, so search me out when you get here, and the fees are on me. 

I'll be the guy that looks like me    driving a beat up maroon Tahoe

[madmax]

You're camping Thurs?   I think reasonably 4 ish for us. 

[Wilderbeast]

You're camping Thurs?   I think reasonably 4 ish for us.

Yeah, I'm heading out tomorrow morning after I take care of the animals.  I should be there just after lunch time.

[BigHat]

i'll be up on friday. i have a friend who's coming, and it's based on his work schedule when we'll be there friday. more to follow once i figure it out from him...

[Wilderbeast]

Slight change of plans, it's snowing here in the mountains so I have a few extra tasks that I need to do before I leave.  I should still be there by mid-afternoon. 

See you guys later.

[MnSportsman]

You all have a safe & fun time, and take lots of pics too!



Looking forward to reading about & seeing your trip reports.