Cascadia Survivalist

  In spirit of the Canadian Rangers 75th anniversary, this week’s equipment showcase is the C19 service rifle. The C19 is an arctic adapted version of the FTC Tikka T3 developed by SAKO (Finland) ( https://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-arctic ). The C19 replaced the longer and heavier Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.1 which had been the Canadian Rangers’ service rifle since their inception in 1947. The primary role of the C19 is self-defence from large Northern carnivores such as polar and grizzly bears. The rifle also bears a unique red laminated stock with the Ranger insignia stamped on the side.

The ADS-SR1 is a multi-function voice recorder device that connects to virtually any handheld, base, or mobile radio. It features exceptional voice recording quality and higher capacity than any other comparable device on the market. The ADS-SR1 functions as a simplex repeater, and also as a voice mail and voice beacon device. Cascadia Survivalist has found the ADS-SR1 to be very useful for temporary operation in remote areas, when beyond the range of more common duplex repeaters. By placing the simplex repeater on a remote hilltop communication is extended to surrounding areas that were not previously possible using a hand-held radio (HT). When leaving the area the ADS-SR1 and its associated radio is easily packed out (after someone climbs back to the top of the hill to retrieve it :-( )  We also use a ADS-SR1 in a more populated area to allow individuals to leave and retrieve messages for others. When purchasing a ADS-SR1, we recommend paying the additional $15(US) to upgrade the...

But don't fail to carry the 10 Essentials.   https://cascadiasurvivalist.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-mountaineers-ten-essentials.html  

Indian Fishing And Camping by: Robert Hofsinde (Gray-Wolf) In this book Robert Hofsinde tells us how we can fish and camp as the Indians did and how we can make the gear that they used. The Indians learned to make their fishing equipment from the natural materials they found around them. They obtained cordage from roots, fibers, and the inner bark of trees. Mr. Hofsinde shows how the Pacific Coast Indians fashioned their fish traps out of this cordage and describes the many ways other Indian groups put it to use. He also includes a chapter on Eskimo ice fishing, clear directions for making such equipment as hooks, spears, and spinners, and instructions for cleaning and cooking one's catch. Illustrations by the author increase the usefulness of this book. It will add to the pleasure and safety of the modern camper and to the knowledge of anyone interested in Indian lore. Download a copy from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/indian-fishing-and-camping/page/n9/mode/2u...

National Geographic is allowing everyone to easily download any USGS 7.5 minute topo map of the continental U.S. as a multi-page PDF that can be printed on letter size paper on any printer. These are the same topographic maps that were published by the U.S. Geological Survey for decades. Page 1 is an index map showing each of the printable quarter-quad maps in their broader context Pages 2-5 are the topo quarter-quads, sized and scaled to print on US-letter size paper They've added hillshading to help visualize the topography https://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads    

Thousands of Washington residents fled their homes over the weekend after more wildfires broke out in the state. The Nakia Creek Fire started October 9 on Larch Mountain in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, which is northeast of Camas in Clark County. Firefighters were reportedly making good progress on the blaze until this past weekend. Fierce winds, low humidity, and unusually hot temperatures whipped up the fire, which burned 2,000 acres within hours on Sunday (October 16), according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Reporters say nearly 3,000 homes were under mandatory evacuation orders by Sunday night, while over 29,000 were told to get ready to leave. --- This is an example of why someone might have to "bug-out" (evacuate) their home. In the case of a wildfire or similar disaster (i.e., hurricane, flooding) having a bug-out plan is important. This plan should focus on getting to a safe area (which may be a hotel in a neighboring town, or with friends ...

In 1928, the Canadian National Railways published a small booklet called Campcraft and Woodlore ( https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-rbsc_camp_craft_woodlore_OCTAVO_868-20437 ). The booklet contained, among other things, 29 Well-Tested Hints for the Outdoorsman . Those hints are reproduced here: 1. Do not sit or lie on bare ground; it is harmful and likely to cause sickness. It is better if caught out in the rain to sit on your hat and go bareheaded than to it on the ground. 2. Always carry two waterproof match boxes of the hard rubber kind that will float-one full of salt and one full of matches-and do not use them ail the time, but keep in reserve in case of accident. This is cheap life insurance. 3· Drink sparingly of water in a strange country; it may cause dysentery or be very constipating until you get used to it. 4· If your horse won't drink water don't do it yourself; trust your horse, but don't trust your dog, for he will drink any filthy water. 5. Don'...