primitive camping Archives * The Hunter Gatherer Society

Fall Camping: A Guide for Beginners

September 19, 2024 rpolipnick Camping

As the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to pack up your gear and head out for a fall camping trip. Whether you’re a beginner or have some camping experience, fall offers a unique and enchanting experience that’s hard to beat. Why Fall Camping? Perfect Weather: Enjoy cool, comfortable temperatures that make hiking, cooking, and sleeping much more pleasant. Plus, there’s nothing quite like cozying up by the campfire with a warm drink in hand. Stunning Scenery: Experience nature’s grand finale with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The changing leaves create a breathtaking backdrop for your camping adventure, perfect for photography, nature walks, and simply soaking in the beauty around you. Peace and[…]

A Modern Hunter Gatherer

January 27, 2021 rpolipnick Camping, Foraging

A hunter-gatherer is a person living in society in which most or all food is obtained by foraging which means collecting wild plants and pursuing wild animals. There are few true hunter gatherer societies left as agricultural societies took over and now dominate. Spread through our society there are many very specific groups including fishermen, hunters, and foragers. Often times these groups are very focused on that particular interest with little to no discussion on the other elements. Some are even overshadowed by the extreme views of one group for example the foraging groups can often be dominated by vegetarians or vegans where hunting groups can be overshadowed by trophy hunters that kill for sport and trophies with little or[…]