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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August 25, 2026
In 1990, Dolly Parton went to Ireland for a vacation…

“Not kidding when I say this is Appalachia's version of the death of Queen Elizabeth.“ - Somebody on X talking about the death of Dolly Parton.

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August 18, 2026
Best Fully Enclosed Design (In My Opinion)

They sent me this tent a couple of years back and I only just today set it up for the first time.

(I have a kayak adventure planned for a little more than a month from now. Since I’ll be camping along so much water and damp areas, my concern is about the possibility of unusual amounts of mosquitos. For that reason, I’m considering taking a different type of shelter - enclosed - rather than the open types I usually favor.)

If I want a fully enclosed shelter, and it’s just me and my dog, this is the style of shelter I would go with every time.

The brand I show off here in this video doesn’t appear to be making this particular style anymore, but I’ve included an Amazon link of what is essentially the exact same tent for those of you who are interested.

Ultra light weight, ultra simplicity, fully enclosed, enormous vestibule, plenty of space, only stakes and a single pole needed - could use any ol’ stick off the ground, basically. Will set up within two minutes in the rain. ...

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Ordered a titanium cowboy canteen. It arrived today like this. Looks like the mailman ran over it with a tractor. Needless to say, I sent it right back.

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Peak Fall Foliage Prediction
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August 24, 2026

Giant Redwood Trees of California -Albert Bierstadt (1874)

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