Seriously I could care less what you bring, it sounds like a pipe dream that your heart is set on, so whatever…
But I do know that you had better do you research, nobody will take kindly to some kid using their private property to live out their little "into the wild" fantasy. You are not likely to be welcome. And it is illegal on public and state lands, and you are not likely to be welcome or tolerated by locals or anyone who may run across you. State and National Parks are completely out of the question.
And access to any area is a serious concern.
SO you need to find a place where you have the permissions and can legally live. Good Luck…
Next Read the State of Alaska Fish and Game Regulations!!!
Non resident hunting is limited, and requires certain licenses. I really hope you are not so arrogant and disrespectful that you would completely and selfishly disregard state fish and game regulations. Not making any friends that way, if people know of it you will be turned in. We do not take kindly to out of state poachers.
And I can guarantee if your in Interior Alaska your seeing lots of colder the -20.
Also willing to bet my last dollar you have no idea what you are getting into (if you even get there)
2 months camping, 6 week course. *Ha* People live their entire lives to learn the skills to live in remote areas of arctic wilderness. The learn from experienced people who have survived to teach what they know. Your money will do you no good in places with no stores or services, and it can't but what your really need; which is knowledge and experience.
Can you build? are you incredibly handy with a chain saw? (or are you going the whole no fuel or energy route, in which case can you hand cut a winters worth of wood?) What will you eat, becuase your not legally able to hunt enough to feed yourself. And even if your a poacher, it will not be as easy as you think for someone with no hunting experience to get enough game. Do you know how to dress it and preserve the meat? How much do you know about Alaska wild plants? I mean really… would you bet your life on it? How are you handling the darkness? (generator: again where it the fuel coming from, candles: you could not carry in enough for a winter) Are you caring everything on your back, or using a boat? Going to live in as tent all winter. OK I camp year round, and have spent my fair share of time in a Arctic Oven (Alaska tent and tarp, google it.) -20F and colder. You have fun with that. And add fur mitts to your basic gear list, along with lots and lots of gloves, neck gators, and a fur hat.
And what is the icepick for?
And I am not saying getting away from the gross consumerism and money hungry culture is a bad thing, just that you may not being realistic in they way your want to do it.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TALK with Frank Grindrod of Earthwork ProgramsAre you prepared for an emergency? What do you have ready *right* now? What’s your list of top 10 things to have available?Come to an introduction to what to do when there’s an emergency situation, i.e., extreme weather, power outage, being stranded in a car, lost in the wilderness, etc. We will talk about shelter, water, fire and food.* Greenfield Market, Greenfield, Thursday, Nov. 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m.* Elmer’s Store, Ashfield, Sunday, Nov. 21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.* River Valley Market, Northampton, Monday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m.(FREE but registration is required–at least 2 days BEFORE event–and donations are accepted.) Register http://www.earthworkprograms.com or call 413-522-0338.Be sure to come to our Emergency Survival and Self-Sufficiency Skills Workshop on December 5 in Ashfield!
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Preparing, to the extreme level, can approach insane. Try and find your reasonable bad case.
Seriously I could care less what you bring, it sounds like a pipe dream that your heart is set on, so whatever…
But I do know that you had better do you research, nobody will take kindly to some kid using their private property to live out their little "into the wild" fantasy. You are not likely to be welcome. And it is illegal on public and state lands, and you are not likely to be welcome or tolerated by locals or anyone who may run across you. State and National Parks are completely out of the question.
And access to any area is a serious concern.
SO you need to find a place where you have the permissions and can legally live. Good Luck…
Next Read the State of Alaska Fish and Game Regulations!!!
Non resident hunting is limited, and requires certain licenses. I really hope you are not so arrogant and disrespectful that you would completely and selfishly disregard state fish and game regulations. Not making any friends that way, if people know of it you will be turned in. We do not take kindly to out of state poachers.
And I can guarantee if your in Interior Alaska your seeing lots of colder the -20.
Also willing to bet my last dollar you have no idea what you are getting into (if you even get there)
2 months camping, 6 week course. *Ha* People live their entire lives to learn the skills to live in remote areas of arctic wilderness. The learn from experienced people who have survived to teach what they know. Your money will do you no good in places with no stores or services, and it can't but what your really need; which is knowledge and experience.
Can you build? are you incredibly handy with a chain saw? (or are you going the whole no fuel or energy route, in which case can you hand cut a winters worth of wood?) What will you eat, becuase your not legally able to hunt enough to feed yourself. And even if your a poacher, it will not be as easy as you think for someone with no hunting experience to get enough game. Do you know how to dress it and preserve the meat? How much do you know about Alaska wild plants? I mean really… would you bet your life on it? How are you handling the darkness? (generator: again where it the fuel coming from, candles: you could not carry in enough for a winter) Are you caring everything on your back, or using a boat? Going to live in as tent all winter. OK I camp year round, and have spent my fair share of time in a Arctic Oven (Alaska tent and tarp, google it.) -20F and colder. You have fun with that. And add fur mitts to your basic gear list, along with lots and lots of gloves, neck gators, and a fur hat.
And what is the icepick for?
And I am not saying getting away from the gross consumerism and money hungry culture is a bad thing, just that you may not being realistic in they way your want to do it.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TALK with Frank Grindrod of Earthwork ProgramsAre you prepared for an emergency? What do you have ready *right* now? What’s your list of top 10 things to have available?Come to an introduction to what to do when there’s an emergency situation, i.e., extreme weather, power outage, being stranded in a car, lost in the wilderness, etc. We will talk about shelter, water, fire and food.* Greenfield Market, Greenfield, Thursday, Nov. 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m.* Elmer’s Store, Ashfield, Sunday, Nov. 21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.* River Valley Market, Northampton, Monday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m.(FREE but registration is required–at least 2 days BEFORE event–and donations are accepted.) Register http://www.earthworkprograms.com or call 413-522-0338.Be sure to come to our Emergency Survival and Self-Sufficiency Skills Workshop on December 5 in Ashfield!