Eternal Camp....

Changes soon to be made...

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:20:00 +0000

I've tried a couple of things with this blog, and soon, finally, things will be set perfectly and in stone.

What I'd like to do here is post different tutorials on camping, camp cooking, survival skills, navigation, First Aid/CPR, fire safety, activities and so on.

I've been putting together quite a large number of resourceful ideas, tutorials, tips and tricks in all of these subjects, in order to post a complete and wide range of camping/hiking/survival related things, and I have them all compiled on my computer.

I've taken quite a long time to make ready for the renewal/revival of this blog, and soon you'll see some changes here. Some things that I have compiled I have tested out on Squidoo.com, such as on the subject of compass reading and map navigation. If anyone would like a small taste of what you'll find here in the very near future, you can go here -

http://www.squidoo.com/howtouseacompass

That's all for now, people - be safe, play nice, and have a wonderful day! ^_~

- Falls-Down-Laughing ^_^

Toasted Pecan Burgers....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:46:00 +0000

Here's a rather interesting recipe for cooking i n the great outdoors - toasted pecan burgers! Check out the video....

Now, what type of beer goes best with toasted pecan burgers, I wonder?? Hmmmm,....

Fit to be Tied....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:42:00 +0000

Here are seven basic knots everyone should know how to tie - observe the video....

These knots have each got a number of uses, as I'm sure you all could easily figure out. Teach these to children on camping trips as an activity, giving out special snack prizes, homemade badges, or other type goodies for those who master them. Making camping educational as well as fun!

Camp Food Recipes....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:37:00 +0000

Seven basic camp food recipes - not much more to tell. Check out the video....

When it comes right down to it, camp food SHOULD be simple, right? Well, there ya have it! Enjoy!

Crazy Camp Games....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:25:00 +0000

Now, I won't recommend this here, but this just goes to show the length one might go to for a fun camping game - check this out hehe....

Bobbing for sausages anyone? ahahahaha Yeah, I might just be the type to do this myself, but I obviously can't suggest it here to the public - let's just say that I offer it here as purely entertainment!

Tinny's Heineken Cooking System....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:29:00 +0000

Now, I'm right proud of this here fella - and he's a fellow Mainer, too! This guy is nothing more than pure genius, as far as I'm concerned, and I recommend that everyone seeing this go view all his videos on YouTube - his channel name is "minibulldesign" - you might visit his website as well, and buy some of his wonderful wares! Just check this here right out....

Now ain't that just the dangest thing? That freakin' ROCKS! I WANT ONE! And it all weighs just a pound in your pack! He also has cooking systems that weigh less than 8 ounces - I'm tellin' ya right now, go check him out! You'll be mighty glad that you did! Tell him Fallls-Down-Laughing from Portland, Maine (and eternalcamp.com) says "hi"! ^_^

Beer Can Chicken....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:20:00 +0000

Here's the famous beer can chicken method of barbeque cooking outdoors - check it out....

Now, you can alter the taste with different brews - like, try Guinness for a more robust flavour, y'know? Enjoy this one! Cook responsibly! Don't grill and drive!

Homemade Power Bars....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:52:00 +0000

Making your own energy bars for a compact source of nutritionally fortified fuel on your deep-woods treks is quite an economical undertaking when you consider the wild prices for commercially produced items in this regard. Check out this video for a nifty little recipe along this here theme...

If you wish to keep these packaged in biodegradable wrappers, consider oiled brown paper bag paper. These can be burned in camp fires without creating any toxic ash as plastic or quasi-plastic wrappers can do. Remember to value your environment and care for it as you would care for your children - because that's who will inherit the world as you leave it for them!

- Falls-Down-Laughing ^_^
Blackfoot/Mohawk-Cree

Using Your Watch as a Compass....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:09:00 +0000

You've probably heard there is a way to use your watch as a compass, but do you know how it's done? Well, do ya? Okay, okay - check out this very simple, 25-second video on just such a subject....

Man, that was freakin' complicated, eh? ahahaha "And that's all there is to it" ahahaha I just love stuff like this hehehehe

Steel Wool Emergency Fire Starter....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:56:00 +0000

Okay, peeps! Scope out this here killer bit of survival know-how - starting a fire, instantly, using steel wool as tinder! Watch this video closely....

Not bad, eh? So grab a 9v cell, toss it into a small zip-lock plastic baggy, then take some fine grade steel wool and pop all of that into a larger zip-lock baggy, and stow it into a special pouch, box or tin for your emergency fire starting gear - quite a far cry from rubbin' two sticks together, eh?

Using a Compass to Find Your Way....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Well, it's about time I put up something here on navigating with a compass, eh? Alrighty then, here y'are! Watch this video....

This vibrantly peppy old chap seems to be happily on his merry way with his map and compass - let's hope he gets where he's going without getting lost haha! Actually, this very simply put video has tossed in a bunch of potentially complicated details into one tiny simple lesson. Finding your bearing, using a map, adjusting for magnetic declination, and so on. I'll post some more on this subject fairly soon here.

The Recovery Position....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:41:00 +0000

Here's a bit of First-Aid knowhow that's important to know if you find a fellow camp mate (or anyone in any situation) who is unconscious....

This prevents vomiting (should it happen) from being breathed in by the fallen person, and also checks circulation. Certifiable First-Aid and CPR training can be had by contacting your local Red Cross Association.

Tarp, Hammock and Fire....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:36:00 +0000

This is a simple, yet brilliant little setup that anyone can put together - check out how this guy sets up camp in this here video....

So he's got his shelter, his bedding, and his cookin' right at arm's length - not bad, not bad at all. Notice also that it's mostly lightweight sheeting and string, which makes for good, ultralight backpacking gear.

Foil-Wrap Campfire Desserts....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Take a gander at all these right nifty ideas for dessert camp cookin'! Mmm-boy! Okay, here we go....

Now this here post has got me thinkin' up some real, pound pilin' ideas, probably best left for winter camp weight gain. Of course, using fruits and such with non-fat whipped cream and so on, might not be a bad idea either. Try these out, and enjoy!!

Five Types of Useful Knots....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:15:00 +0000

In this video, the reef knot, sheet bend, clove hitch, round turn + 2 half hitches knot, and bowline are all shown simply - give this video a looksy....

Tying knots is a noble hobby, and it's also a survival skill. Learn these and others well, and you'll also have a bit of lore to pass on to your children. Studying up extensively on these and others, you'll find that each knot has a story and its own history. Developing this skill can be both fun and useful.

Leap Frog Gone Horribly Wrong??

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:05:00 +0000

Alrighty, has anyone done this here game? What the heck is it exactly? Check this here video out to see what I mean....

Often, campers forget to arrange games and activities that we all can enjoy, but these here folks have not - to say the least. What kind of group activities and games can you all come up with? Leave some comments, y'all!!

Fire Piston From a Flash Light....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:09:00 +0000

Now this here is one ingenious bit of handiwork, using a Maglite (did I spell that right?) flashlight as the housing for a fire piston *AND* its tinder - check this out....

This is just amazing, lemme tellya - there ain't nothing I don't like about it, not one bit. I definitely gotta make me one! Try it out, peeps! Any comments on this here contraption? Let's discuss!

Hot Dog Burgers????

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:56:00 +0000

Well, why the heck not, right? Hot dog burgers - not a bad idea! Let's watch....

You know, we could take this here a little further and use any of a numerous variety of sausages in putting this here recipe together, and why not? Be creative! A simple idea with a complex potential of possibilities! Woops - I think I just gained three pounds with that last thought I just had....

Preparing Ribs for the Barbeque....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:50:00 +0000

Here's an interesting bit on BBQ rib prep - let's check it out....

Now, there's mention made that a butter knife is okay for this - yeah, maybe, but keep well in mind that a dull knife slips more easily, and cuts messy - heals messy, too. I'll choose a sharp camp knife over a dull butter knife any old day of the week, thank you. Of course, I'm more of the accident-prone, klutzy type, m'self, so there ya go hehe.

Don't Eat The Mushrooms....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Here's an interesting video on survival food out on the trail - after this video, I got something to add, so read on after viewing - okay, let's watch....

Now, in a previous incarnation of this here blog, I mentioned the dangers of just walking up to any old mushroom and giving it a nibble. There exist some out there, even in my stomping grounds of New England, that are fatal even to the touch. Having a book on mushrooms is all well and good, but don't just go by pictures - there are many lookalike types that'll land you in a world of trouble, so unless you know damned well what you're doing, just don't. Be right mindful of children in this regard, as well.

Poison Ivy Treatment....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:20:00 +0000

Poison Ivy.... don'tcha just love it? Ya know *I* don't!! And really, who the hell does, anywho?? So how do you treat it? Well, this here video has something to say about that - so do I, after the video - let's watch....

One major thing that many "remedy experts" forget to mention is one really good way to *satisfy* the itch, instead of just abstaining from scratching. You can "scratch" your itch, and dry out the spores (or whatever they are) of the poison ivy by doing this one little thing; take a hair dryer on high, blowing hot air, and bring it close to the affected area - heat it up until it ALMOST hurts (but not quite), so you get a little stingy sensation which satisfies the itch - this also dries out the poison ivy, killing it off a bit, and preventing it from spreading further. Cool, huh?

Basic Tips on Gathering Firewood....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:35:00 +0000

Now, this here might seem common knowledge, but you'd be surprised how many "dumb-up" on site when it comes time to build a proper campfire - after the video, I've got more to say, so for now, let's give this here video a looksy....

Now, as was stated in a previous post on this matter, Ash and Beech wood is best, as you get quite a lot more burn and efficient heat, which translates into more cook time and warmth, than with most other woods. Failing to find either of these two will require you to gather about four times as much wood for the same burn. Just a little tip from me to you.

Splitting Wood the Easy Way....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Out of firewood? Need to split some wood for your wood burning stove? Here's an easy way to do it - observe....

Now that's the way to do it - simple, not complex at all, and does the trick right good! It's often the simple things that make all the differences in life, don'tcha think?

Survival Stove in a Can....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:09:00 +0000

Okay all you McGuyver fans out there, this here's the official dealy - this is one of the two most perfect types of the most basic form if this kind of DIY cookstove, the other was previously posted using a Coca-Cola can. Watch these very simple and basic instructions on this here video....

Now there's just one more thing to mention on this here model - it's often called a "penny stove" - why? Well, it's not very visible in this video while it's in operation, but you gotta put a penny (or whatever coin type) over the filling port in the center to prevent any "back-blast" while it burns. This also acts as a safety valve, putting everything out when it is removed, if made correctly. So don't forget the penny, folks! Enjoy!

Winter Camping Tips....

noreply@blogger.com (Falls-Down-Laughing) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:05:00 +0000

Here are some very important bits of information to keep in mind when out on a winter camping trip....

Keep these points clear in mind when camping in the wintertime, or in any season.