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BUSHCRAFT: MAKING A PACK WITH JAMES RUTHER
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
$45.00 – $65.00Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.
BUSHCRAFT with James Ruther, Master Carver of Spoons and other mundane artifacts
THE BAG OF HOLDING
Man has been trying to figure out how to carry more stuff around since the dawn of time. In this class, we’ll go back to the roots of the most basic types of packs and we will emphasize the do-it-yourself pack.
We’ll begin with the trousers pack (from Ruther’s favorite book “How to Survive Anywhere “), and then the hobo bag, and the basic Indian net pack. You’ll see how each of these is made.
Then, you will have a look at the Otzi pack. Otzi, or Iceman, was the man who had been buried for 5000 years in the Austrian Alps, and his bronze age gear has been studied extensively. You’ll see what Otzi carried, and how he made it. And today, in addition to teacher James Ruther, there will be a guest joining — the famous wilderness expert Nathan Machain who will also be showing his Otzi pack.
You will also learn about the Roycraft pack, and get a history of backpacks.
Each participant will be guided to make an historical bag to take one home — either the Roycroft pack or the net bag.
A true Bushcraft class, with skills that have stood the test of time.
Class will be approximately 3 hours, led by School of Self- Reliance staff member James Ruther, L.M.
This is an excellent introduction to a number of basic BUSHCRAFT skills! Learn from a real authority.
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$65 ($45 for seniors and students)
