Norwegian Moose Bag & Hobo Foodcraft in the Rain!

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  1. bearthedog

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    Over a few days/trips to the woods I had the opportunity to try some new cooking methods and some old ones. Fresh back from Scandinavia, I acquired a very nice moose skin leather possibles bag from Bergen, Norway and loaded it up with my possibles gear. It carries well on the belt and weighs 2 ounces empty, quite light for leather.


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    With the weather going from dry to rainy, and then some snow…I could no longer rely on dry sticks and twigs for kindling. Wet weather usually means splitting and shaving wood down from the inside to insure a fire.


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    Back to Basics

    Lots of splitting happens this time of the year…the Swiss Army Camper knife has a nice saw and just cutting through about half way and smacking it on a stump would easily split the wood. I repeated this process until it was ready for fuzzing…

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    With a larger buck saw and fixed blade, I did the usual sawing and baton thing just to get tinder, kindling and some fuel. Some larger logs needed to be split with wedges and a maul too. These old time tested basics always come back to you, when it’s raining.

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    Once the prep was done, I hurried the platform, and lit the tinder, while hovering over the fire to protect it. For once the fire was good and going, it would take a monsoon to put it out.


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    Ingredients

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    A makeshift lean-to of logs helped keep the direct rain from the flames, allowing the food to cook more evenly.


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    The bottom of the frying pan made a good hot plate for tortillas…

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    Peruvian Beer

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    Coffee grounds and hanky


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    Potato sausage (with Cajun spice)

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    Cooked in coal, wrapped in foil…


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    Quick meal— Russian buckwheat and sausages


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    -RB
     
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    Damn that looks good.
     
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    Very nice. Ever had one of those SAK saws break?
     
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    awesome post!
     
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    Awesome trip, that scandi knife is dope! Like your purse too.
     
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    Mmm hobo cooking. Yum.

    Any chance you could carry in your possible pouch?
     
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    Big logs for rain shelter!!!!!! Brilliant!!!!!!
     
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    My purse matches your skirt now!

    -RB
     
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    um, yes...I carry my essentials in there.

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    I have my moments!

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    Nice pics as usual,always enjoy your outdoor adventures.
    Is that puukko a Woodjewel?
     
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    Wow. Auto correct fail there. Any chance you could show what you carry in there. Lol.
     
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    yes sir!

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    I'm adapting to modern times.
     
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    How are you getting your photos bear? I mean are you using some kind of tripod or spider stand with a remote clicker? I love to take pics but always have the issue of trying to manipulate camera and subject matter at the same time. Glad you haven't left your rb3 behind too, love mine!
     
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    Ive tried a few things for rain and have been unsuccessful every time. I cannot wait to try this!!! This is what makes this forum awesome.
     

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