My Rural World
My blog will consist of stories about my homesteading and life in Alaska, as well, as how to get started homesteading on a very limited budget. Not to mention, hints, tips, tutorials and of course!! Mistakes!! My blog covers everything from cooking and food preservation and storage to travel to and from the homestead. The freighting of supplies and materials and the repair of broken equipment.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Building a milling station. Milling boards with a bar mill 2022. [super ...
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Dutch oven cooking.How to make Moose chili in a dutch oven, in the wood ...
Eating is a basic human need.... And food preparation is a big part of my day. there is little in terms of "instant" food on hand, and most everything is made from scratch..
In this video I make a simple, wilderness style moose chili in my small dutch oven, inside my wood stove. Watch the video and give it a try yourself!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Test and review of the Pro Venture 12'x9' hex tarp 2021/2022. The best p...
I just uploaded this video of my Pro Venture 12'x9' Hex tarp. This tarp goes with me, strapped to the bottom of my World Famous Sports day pack.
This last summer my tarp took off on an adventure of it's own and made it's way back home all on it's own! Just like Lassie!!... but without the soulful brown eyes..
So if you wish you can hear what happened to my tarp, (I think!), while it was gone...
Friday, September 10, 2021
cvlife scope 4x32 compact scope test and review 2021.. CVLife 4x32 best ...
No homestead would be complete without a good rifle to g\bring in the game. Nor would a rifle be as effective without a good optic .
However optics can be expensive. What if you are on a budget?
Fear not! Budget concious people do have choices.
In this video I test and review the CVLife 4x32 compact scope. This economy glass scope may be just what you need to get your squirrel gun bringing home the game...
Monday, June 28, 2021
Wood stove cooking. How to cook on a wood stove. How to make moose stew ...
I just uploaded this video of lil ol me making a simple moose stew on my wood stove.
There will be more cooking primitive video's coming up, as I get the time to put them together. Hopefully you will find them interesting and they will give you enough information, that you can cook food if ever the power fails...
Friday, April 9, 2021
Thrunite TC15 / TC15v2 2300 lumen USB rechargeable Flashlight review an...
What homestead would be complete without good a good flashlight. Living in a relatively primitive cabin, I rely on flashlights and headlamps year around.
In an effort to reduce my relance on AA and AAA batteies I have made the switch to the higher tech USB rechargeable lights.
The Thrunite TC15 and TC15v2 are my latest lights.... Watch the video and see if they will have a place in your pack, or on a hook at the head of your bunk!