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17 contributions to Camping Wilderness Skool
šŸ”„ Module 6 just dropped — Mastering Cast Iron Cookery
Cast iron will cook like a dream or punish you. Depends entirely on how you treat it. This module is about heat control and care. Seasoning, cleanup, coals vs flame, and why that pan will outlast everything else in your kit if you learn it right. Premium members — it’s live in the Classroom now. Tonight 7PM ET we’re going live to talk cast iron, answer your questions, and break down what’s tripping people up out there. Not Premium yet? This is what’s on the other side. šŸ‘‰ https://www.skool.com/camping-wilderness-skool/plans Where the Map Ends, The WILD begins!! Stay Rugged.
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I love my cast iron... I use a Potjie when in South Africa, I use a cast iron pan for steaks here in the UK (I cannot get a Potjie here)
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If you speak to any South African, they cannot eat outdoors without a "Braai" aka a softer version called a BBQ.
šŸ›¶ River Dog rides in the bow. That's not optional.🐶
Got River Dog settled in the bow and pushed off into the Satilla. Traveling with a dog on a canoe expedition isn’t just logistics. It’s load balance, safety, reading how they’re doing on the water, knowing when to stop. He’s part of the system. Has been from the start. Quick poll šŸ‘‡ Do you travel with a dog on your trips? A) Yes — always 🐾 B) Yes — sometimes C) No — but I want to D) No — not for me Drop your letter + one line. What’s the one thing you had to figure out the hard way traveling with a dog? Where the Map Ends, The WILD begins!! Stay Rugged.
šŸ›¶ River Dog rides in the bow. That's not optional.🐶
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@Sharon Prahl Australian Sheepdogs are smart and intelligent, if you can get one, you will not regret it.
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@Sharon Prahl its a habit often picked up while the dog is young, like shoes, socks, etc. Not all dogs will go for flowers, but they will if young and they see you pick them.
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Oh Jacob, my friend… trust me, your visibility crisis is the least of my concerns right now. I’m currently locked in a territorial dispute with a Tokolosh somewhere in southern Africa. Nasty little creature—looks like a gremlin that’s been left in the tumble dryer too long and has the personality of a tax audit. He’s apparently on a mission to ā€œrebalance the population,ā€ which is a very polite way of saying he’s causing absolute chaos and giggling while he does it. Word in the bush is he had teamed up with someone even more unhinged, from another continent who doesn't like anybody, but honestly at this point I’m too tired to ask for details. I’m just trying to get through the day without being hexed, abducted, or added to whatever bizarre census he’s running. So yes—your one-person visibility crusade will have to wait. I’m busy negotiating with supernatural wildlife. Again.
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@Jim Flach You bring up a great point Jim, my first camp was 62 years ago, this I know because my mother confirmed it a couple of weeks ago, details that escaped me until my mother told me about it and little lost snippets came together. This 2 night camp was with my Mum and Dad and it was with the church in an area called the Bluff. What I remember was playing with other children near a camp fire where adults were telling tall tales, laughing and singing. As a child it set the tone for the rest of my life and stories were the favourite part for me. I got to learn the campfire songs and appreciate the community efforts. The stories are the seeds for the tales I tell.
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Both are useful, but for me a fixed blade is more robust.
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In the UK knives are a problem especially if we carry them in public. I had a small Swiss knife confiscated at the airport, had it since I was a lad. I also have a cheap Anglo Arms survival knife with serrated edge and paracord wrapped handle I carry in my camera bag, I cannot take it to SA, it will get taken from me at the UK border!
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Over 56 years photographing all wildlife. 1000+ bird species. Teaching at The Wildlife Lens. Explore wildlife with me!

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