The Practical Woodsman
Education • Travel • Preparedness
The Practical Woodsman is a way to share love of the wilderness, as well as my observations, thinking, and approach to what folks today are calling 'bushcraft' and 'survival'. The focus is on what is practical, as well as pointing out certain things being demonstrated by 'bushcrafters' today that are not practical at all.
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January 10, 2025
Gearing Up for New Content

Hey Locals folks, just a check in to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about you all. Since I’ve gotten back from vacation I’ve had my attention pulled in a lot of different directions, wanting to get out some Practical Woodsman content but just not being able. We got dumped on by a major snow storm and a brutal temperature drop and that has affected my schedule in different ways, too.

But I’ve got some good ideas that I’m chomping at the bit to get recorded and published, so don’t go nowhere! Practical Woodsman is my priority for the upcoming week.

In the meantime, enjoy this little unedited clip from a first day/night excursion into the snowy mountain backcountry.

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Bear attack!

An experience that’s grody jodie.

Happy 2026, everybody! Don’t wrastle with any bears this year.

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December 26, 2025
The Forests Remember (Short)
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December 24, 2025
Comfort Alone & Lost (Short)
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December 26, 2025
NEW! Solo Survival in Lonesome Holler - Part 4

I hope y’all are enjoying your days off with good friends and good food! Enjoy!

Solo Survival in Lonesome Holler | Appalachia’s Nameless Forest - Part 4: Forest Whispers Home

December 30, 2025
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December 28, 2025

Is it worth the trouble carrying one of these on a miles long foot journey through the backcountry? It depends. Sometimes it is worth the trouble, sometimes it ain’t. In my opinion so much of a question like this depends on what other luxuries you’re taking. Taking this lantern usually means foregoing some other luxury.

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