Bushcraft Survival and Primitive Technology Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:32:40 +0000 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:32:40 +0000 Survival Monkey Forums https://www.survivalmonkey.com/forums/bushcraft.73/ How do you inspect canned food after hot or humid storage? Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:22:11 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-do-you-inspect-canned-food-after-hot-or-humid-storage.73486/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-do-you-inspect-canned-food-after-hot-or-humid-storage.73486/ invalid@example.com (Elowen) Elowen I know obvious things like bulging, leaking, or badly damaged seams are a clear reason not to keep a can. But what do you do with cans that only have a little surface rust, a small scratch, or some staining on the outside?
Do you rotate those out first, clean and inspect them more closely, or discard them right away?
I am also curious whether people have...

How do you inspect canned food after hot or humid storage?]]> 9 How to Build a Bushcraft Tarp Shelter Cheap: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:18:18 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-build-a-bushcraft-tarp-shelter-cheap-a-step-by-step-survival-guide.72856/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-build-a-bushcraft-tarp-shelter-cheap-a-step-by-step-survival-guide.72856/ invalid@example.com (batool787) batool787
Whether you’re a beginner bushcrafter, a prepper preparing for emergencies, or just someone who loves the outdoors, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know about building your own budget-friendly bushcraft tarp shelter....

How to Build a Bushcraft Tarp Shelter Cheap: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide]]> 5 Every Survival Kit Needs Some Sewing Items Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:22:16 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/every-survival-kit-needs-some-sewing-items.71458/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/every-survival-kit-needs-some-sewing-items.71458/ invalid@example.com (Quigley_Sharps) Quigley_Sharps


Size of sewing kit, and range of items may vary according to mission and circumstances. Adaptability is key. ;)]]> 22 Anyone found a good glove for cactus needles? Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:16 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/anyone-found-a-good-glove-for-cactus-needles.72291/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/anyone-found-a-good-glove-for-cactus-needles.72291/ invalid@example.com (Blackgrub0331) Blackgrub0331
One guy I work with through his fancy mechanics gloves nothing to poke though the hand and fingers part he ran the back of his hand into this cactus we have with fine hair like needles they got in that synthetic fiber and he would have to burn the gloves to get all the fine needles out. Also not against...

Anyone found a good glove for cactus needles?]]> 14 Hand drill Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:01:06 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/hand-drill.70271/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/hand-drill.70271/ invalid@example.com (dustintml) dustintml
Hand drill]]> 11 DIY Firestarters Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:28:36 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/diy-firestarters.71449/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/diy-firestarters.71449/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
https://youtube.com/shorts/xlMmWmRQe-I?si=tbUqZZVYa9zvHtzN

https://youtube.com/shorts/BbWplBt9mog?si=aLnK8U0PeLWpGZ1q

https://youtube.com/shorts/4aDHqIBMWWc?si=CHY4ZUchNLX_2Y9p]]> 15 Can an Online Compass Be Trusted in a Survival Situation? Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:55:06 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/can-an-online-compass-be-trusted-in-a-survival-situation.72059/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/can-an-online-compass-be-trusted-in-a-survival-situation.72059/ invalid@example.com (KlausSabina) KlausSabina
Can an Online Compass Be Trusted in a Survival Situation?]]> 13 Sleeping in a Non Permissive Environment Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:31:44 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/sleeping-in-a-non-permissive-environment.71666/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/sleeping-in-a-non-permissive-environment.71666/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
]]> 8 No Pissy Commando Saw For Me! Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:52:58 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/no-pissy-commando-saw-for-me.71467/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/no-pissy-commando-saw-for-me.71467/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck

https://youtube.com/shorts/N7aK_dW_tkU?si=Uke5Afb24uuHOCVV]]> 3 Rodent Snare Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:30:23 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/rodent-snare.71269/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/rodent-snare.71269/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
]]> 4 Acorns As Survival Food. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:24:28 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/acorns-as-survival-food.71197/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/acorns-as-survival-food.71197/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
https://youtube.com/shorts/eFOVHnkmIBk?si=J7BLGrm37JXC5zZG]]> 4 Vaseline Tinfoil Fire Nugget Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:11:39 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/vaseline-tinfoil-fire-nugget.70986/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/vaseline-tinfoil-fire-nugget.70986/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
https://youtube.com/shorts/k9O35uboLmE?si=djjT67U_tUqjIwRG

Simple, cheap but effective.]]> 7 Fire piston and how it works Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:03:51 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/fire-piston-and-how-it-works.70987/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/fire-piston-and-how-it-works.70987/ invalid@example.com (Bishop) Bishop ]]> 3 Tennessee classic atlatl tournament Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:41:16 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/tennessee-classic-atlatl-tournament.70976/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/tennessee-classic-atlatl-tournament.70976/ invalid@example.com (Bishop) Bishop https://youtube.com/shorts/CqhO_lCCPCs?si=tm-ZCUQu8oFh7nr8]]> 12 Slow motion bolas throwing Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:22:19 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/slow-motion-bolas-throwing.70968/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/slow-motion-bolas-throwing.70968/ invalid@example.com (Bishop) Bishop ]]> 10 Slow motion atlatl dart Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:35:04 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/slow-motion-atlatl-dart.70966/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/slow-motion-atlatl-dart.70966/ invalid@example.com (Bishop) Bishop https://youtube.com/shorts/bKeE4_U6CQQ?si=qADiTUVGO2o2Xuyz]]> 3 Camp hatchet/axe Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:01:51 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/camp-hatchet-axe.69707/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/camp-hatchet-axe.69707/ invalid@example.com (sasquatch91) sasquatch91 37 Atlatl and darts Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:56:52 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/atlatl-and-darts.70963/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/atlatl-and-darts.70963/ invalid@example.com (Bishop) Bishop ]]> 8 Knots for tying stuff down Fri, 05 May 2023 06:01:26 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/knots-for-tying-stuff-down.70232/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/knots-for-tying-stuff-down.70232/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo

Siberian hitch - Wikipedia

On the other end, I use a truckers hitch to...

Knots for tying stuff down]]> 21 Helle Nord Knife Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:57:11 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/helle-nord-knife.70285/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/helle-nord-knife.70285/ invalid@example.com (dustintml) dustintml View attachment 101684 View attachment 101685 View attachment 101686 Here are some pics of my newest knife. Helle is a Norwegian knife company that makes some really nice knives; they are beautiful knives and very good functioning knives as well. I own several different ones.]]> 5 how to work sheet metal Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:28:14 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-work-sheet-metal.70329/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-work-sheet-metal.70329/ invalid@example.com (mechstdr) mechstdr
how to work sheet metal - techniques & procedures for working & making things with sheet metal

Read more about this resource...]]> 1 Lost Wax Casting Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:00:46 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lost-wax-casting.70327/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lost-wax-casting.70327/ invalid@example.com (mechstdr) mechstdr
Lost Wax Casting - casting of metal in molds with sand & wax

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Metalworking Technology - fundamental skills in metal work

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Small Scale Foundries - foundries for developing countries

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Metalworking Handbook - metalworking techniques & procedures

Read more about this resource...]]> hardening & tempering tools Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:59:12 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/hardening-tempering-tools.70323/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/hardening-tempering-tools.70323/ invalid@example.com (mechstdr) mechstdr
hardening & tempering tools - make tools and make them last longer

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Foundry Work - smelting and working different metals

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Survival Blacksmithing - smelting and working metal in a primitive/survival setting

Read more about this resource...]]> Rooster Method for Axe Sharpening Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:08:42 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/rooster-method-for-axe-sharpening.70283/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/rooster-method-for-axe-sharpening.70283/ invalid@example.com (dustintml) dustintml ]]> 4 Best wood for bowdrill Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:03:20 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/best-wood-for-bowdrill.70268/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/best-wood-for-bowdrill.70268/ invalid@example.com (dustintml) dustintml 6