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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Eye Issue

I can’t remember if I told you Practical Woodsman folks this or not, but I’ve been dealing with an eye issue for two weeks that has had me looking like Quasimodo.

I’m not self conscious about it - meaning, I honestly don’t feel embarrassed about it or anything. It just is what it is, and all of us gotta deal with things of this nature from time to time. And if you haven’t ever had to deal with anything like it yet - you ain’t lived long enough, ‘cause buddy, it’s a comin’ sooner or later.

I’ve simply been waiting patiently to get over it. At the same time, it has been gross looking, and I haven’t wanted to subject anybody to having to see it. It just hasn’t been pleasant to look at my face lately - more than usual, I mean 🤣.

Anyway, it appears I’ve been on the mend for a couple of days now (what a relief) and I should be back in the video making business soon. I appreciate your patience with me these past couple of weeks while I’ve been dealing with this issue.

Hey! Y’all have a wonderful - but safe - weekend!

Rut, the Practical Woodsman guy.

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December 26, 2025
The Forests Remember (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

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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December 26, 2025

I brought my Baofeng to work since weather is hitting and I can say this county is a demo derby when freezing rain hits.

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