Cherokee National Forest
Friday, September 2, 2022
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Went out for a solo backcountry camping trip in Cherokee National Forest. Wanted to set up a bushcraft style camp, test out an A-Frame tarp setup, cook over a fire, and do some scouting of the area.  A-Frame worked out well even though it did not look like my hammock bug net would work out. Still think a hammock setup is the way to go though I need to get an outer quilt. I also still need to practice some more getting a fire started with a ferro rod. With how wet things are in the area I camp char cloth or something else that will catch a spark easily will need to be added to my fire kit. I ran
out of time to do any real scouting, so I am going to plan to go back as it
gets a little cooler and some of the plant growth falls to make it easier
moving. This area does look like a good place to find some
solitude. I got a
good fire going, had a great steak, but about halfway through dinner it
started to rain. I did not get to make breakfast and coffee as the rain
persisted through the morning. Still had a wonderful time and am ready to hit
the backcountry again soon. Story Links -
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