Primitive Camping

Hello all you campers out there.
Last February, we spent a week in the Jocassee Gorges and it was great. This year we are looking at a spot in Western North Carolina near one of the trout streams. We are going to pack in less and not take any matches or lighters. All fires will be started with bow drill or flint and steel.
I checked out a great survival video by Gene Ward. I didn't realize that he had passed away in 2006. It was great and had a lot of tips that are helpful. Check out the website that his wife is maintaining.
We need to learn more survival skills. We don't need them in everyday life, but it is nice to know that we could survive a disaster or being lost in the wilderness. It is good for a person's self-esteem.
I will be offering some tips on fire-starting and survival on this blog and on my websites (www.lwoodrowross.com and www.flyfishnorthamerica.com).
Get out there and enjoy nature.
L. Ross