In The Woods -
If you are looking to create something while out in nature, there are a variety of functional and artistic pieces you can craft using only natural materials or basic tools. Functional Survival & Camp Gear
: Construct a maul or hammer for driving tent stakes by finding a tree with a weighty head and a stout branch for a handle; dead poplar or spruce work well for this. In the Woods
: You can quickly make a field-expedient fork by splitting a piece of hazel wood using the tip of a knife. If you are looking to create something while
: A hiking pack can be fashioned from willow branches by heating them to make them pliable and lashing them together with willow bark or paracord. : A hiking pack can be fashioned from
Building practical items can make your time in the woods more comfortable or help in a survival situation:
: You can build a bushcraft ladder using two sturdy poles and paracord lashing, or a log carrier that doubles as a drying rack by sharpening the ends of two sticks and connecting them with cordage. Camp Furniture & Structures
For a more established campsite, you can "make a piece" that serves as a permanent fixture: Bushcraft: 10 Cool Things You Can Make in the Woods
