Category: Primitive Camping and Hammock Camping

Explore the essentials of primitive and hammock camping with The Hunter Gatherer Society. This category features tips on lightweight gear, shelter building, and outdoor skills to enhance your backcountry experience. Discover how to create a cozy hammock setup, practice Leave No Trace principles, and enjoy the simplicity of camping in nature. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced camper, find inspiration and practical advice to elevate your outdoor adventures

Close up of a person harvesting invasive autumn olive berries at a woodland edge during soft natural light. Represents eating invasive species and sustainable foraging.

Eating Invasive Species: How Families Protect Local Ecosystems Through Cooking

Families across the United States are discovering a creative and surprisingly effective way to support local ecosystems. They are doing it through the food they harvest and cook at home. By learning to identify, gather, and prepare invasive species, households can reduce ecological pressure while enjoying meals that are simple, nutritious, and connected to the land. Recently, Radio WVTF in Virginia highlighted this growing approach within the conservation community. Ecologists are encouraging people to cook with invasive plants and fish, including autumn olives, kudzu, and blue catfish. These ingredients can be harvested responsibly and prepared with ease. As a result, using them in the kitchen helps restore ecological balance and protects native habitats.Source: https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-11-15/invasive-species-dinner Why Eating Invasive Species Supports Conservation[…]

Rustic winter camping gift set displayed on a wooden table with a tent, sleeping bag, camp stove, warm mug, headlamp, blanket, and outdoor essentials arranged for a holiday gift guide.

The Ultimate Camper’s Holiday Gift Set: 12 Essentials for Anyone Building an Outdoor Kit

December 12, 2025 rpolipnick Primitive Camping and Hammock Camping

If you have someone in your life who dreams more about trailheads than traffic lights, this list is for you. New campers love guidance. Experienced campers love upgrades. And everyone who spends time in the forest appreciates the comfort and calm that good gear brings. This holiday season, you can build a thoughtful, meaningful “starter kit” that encourages someone to step outside more often, breathe deeper, and rediscover a little of the peace we all lose in everyday life. These twelve items come together to create a complete outdoor setup that feels warm, capable, and ready for adventure. Affiliate Disclosure This article contains affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These links[…]

A rustic bowl of red lentil stew with wild foraged greens and mushrooms on a wooden table in a forest setting

Lentils: My Go-To Foraged Food Base for Hikers, Campers, and Anyone Living Simply

December 11, 2025 rpolipnick Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms, Primitive Camping and Hammock Camping

When you spend enough time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, bikepacking, or just trying to make it through a tough stretch, you start to realize that good food doesn’t have to be complicated.For me, one food has proven itself again and again: lentils. They’re lightweight, packed with nutrients, and they mix perfectly with wild greens and mushrooms you can find almost anywhere. Over the years, I’ve learned that lentils aren’t just “trail food”, they’re one of the most practical, inexpensive, and nourishing staples you can carry, especially when you combine them with foraged foods. Why Lentils Are My Go-To Wild Food Base I’ve tried a lot of staples over the years, rice, oats, beans, but lentils win every time.Here’s why. They’re[…]

Cozy winter camping scene with warm lantern light, insulated slippers, wool socks, blanket, and a steaming mug arranged on a rustic table for a holiday camping gift guide.

10 Cozy Camping Gifts for People Who Prefer the Forest Over the Fireplace

December 10, 2025 rpolipnick Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms, Primitive Camping and Hammock Camping, Wild Edible Mushrooms Foraging Guides

re people like us. The ones who step outside on a cold morning, breathe in that crisp winter air, and think, “Wow… I should really camp in this.” If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.And if you are shopping for someone who feels more at home under the trees than on the couch, then this list will make your holiday shopping feel effortless. These ten cozy camping gifts are practical, comforting, and full of that warm woodland energy we all love. Affiliate Disclosure This article contains affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These links cost nothing extra and help support The Hunter Gatherer Society. Insulated Camp Slippers Check[…]

Forest campsite with Wallke H9 eBike, Gazelle Tent, Jackery Power Station, and Hike Crew Stove.

My Favorite Outdoor Adventure Essentials: Gear That Makes Every Trip Better

November 14, 2025 rpolipnick Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms, Primitive Camping and Hammock Camping

When it comes to outdoor adventures, I’ve learned that having the right gear doesn’t just make things easier. It completely changes the experience. Over the years, I’ve used my favorite pieces of equipment in all kinds of places. From the humid backwoods and swampy edges of the Everglades in Florida to the rugged forests and rocky beaches of the Pacific Northwest, this gear has proven itself in every kind of weather. Now that I’m based here on the West Coast, I’ve brought that same setup with me into a whole new environment, and it continues to hold up beautifully. The only newcomer to my lineup is the Wallke H9 AWD eBike, which I recently added to explore farther into the[…]