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Life below zero

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

So I'm off work injured and watching my fave tv programmes, one being "life below zero" people living a sustenance way of life off grid in Alaska and in the Arctic circle. I really find their way of life fascinating, not working for anyone but only for their own survival, Hunter gatherer style.

My question is would any of you like to live that way? Off grid, hunting and growing everything you need? No bills etc but on the flip side no emergency services?

Could you kill and gut an animal to eat? Build your own house? Live in isolation?

I fantasise about it but it will never happen.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I'm off work injured and watching my fave tv programmes, one being "life below zero" people living a sustenance way of life off grid in Alaska and in the Arctic circle. I really find their way of life fascinating, not working for anyone but only for their own survival, Hunter gatherer style.

My question is would any of you like to live that way? Off grid, hunting and growing everything you need? No bills etc but on the flip side no emergency services?

Could you kill and gut an animal to eat? Build your own house? Live in isolation?

I fantasise about it but it will never happen."

Could I? Yes. Would I want to? No. I enjoy my creature comforts far too much

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

I'd love it OP I was watching 'Alaska - The final frontier' and it was fascinating.

These guys have electric and cars but it's how to survive and thrive in those conditions and making the most of every last thing you have

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

I'd be dead within a week!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My question is would any of you like to live that way? Off grid, hunting and growing everything you need? No bills etc but on the flip side no emergency services?

Could you kill and gut an animal to eat? Build your own house? Live in isolation?

I fantasise about it but it will never happen."

if i had to yes for survial but gutting an animal ( i can do a rabbit, chicken etc) would be a hard hard thing to do

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Could I? Yes. Would I want to? No. I enjoy my creature comforts far too much

I must admit I would miss music so I would have to learn to play something!

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By *onbons_xxMan over a year ago

Bolton

The idea sounds good, though the reality would result in me foragaing and probably eating leaves

could maybe do a weekend!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

if i had to yes for survial but gutting an animal ( i can do a rabbit, chicken etc) would be a hard hard thing to do"

I get that, I think though it could become easier to do, especially if it meant you getting to eat. One moose lasts one bloke 6 months!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

It's about that temperature here now and I'm pissed off !! I'd have no chance in Alaska although I'm sure pooch would love it

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

I'm sure people live in -40 in Sibera each year.

How the fuck that happens I don't know

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

A fox fur turned inside out makes a good warm hat. Before the anti fur people turn up, these people do this for survival not fashion.

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple over a year ago

Leicestershire

Sounds like heaven.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Sounds like heaven."

Provided you stay safe yes.

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple over a year ago

Leicestershire

"Sounds like heaven.

Provided you stay safe yes. "

Of course you'd need the right equipment and you'd need to have a clue as to what youbwsre doing it's always been something like to try for a very long time.

A fab commune would be even better lol

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

I've killed gutted cooked and eaten chickens and turkeys in the past. Its horrible! But they do taste good!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd love the lifestyle I just couldn't kill an animal though

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I love shooting, though I've never shot an animal I think I could but I would feel guilty but needs must if you live like that.

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By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

I do it sometimes with the military, it teaches you a lot about yourself and nature, but I still like to get back to civilisation and into a hot bath at endex!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Sounds like heaven.

Provided you stay safe yes.

Of course you'd need the right equipment and you'd need to have a clue as to what youbwsre doing it's always been something like to try for a very long time.

A fab commune would be even better lol"

Come over to the commune thread and bring your skills! Everyone welcome!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I do it sometimes with the military, it teaches you a lot about yourself and nature, but I still like to get back to civilisation and into a hot bath at endex! "

I'm sure we can build an off grid hot tub! Come for a dip?

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By *ammyDodgaMan over a year ago

Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;)

It's in all of us, difference is we have become to accustomed to the privilege of our lifestyles.

But it's amazing how quick you let that go and hate the trappings of a normal life. I took off with just a backpack for a year through Central America. Shit myself at first, within a few weeks as long as I had my hammock the rest you can find if you want it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It's in all of us, difference is we have become to accustomed to the privilege of our lifestyles.

That sounds amazing! I admit I do like camping and being closer to nature, sure some things I would miss but you would get used to it.

I applaud you! I'm well jel.

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By *alkirkbairnMan over a year ago

Grangemouth

My question is would any of you like to live that way? Off grid, hunting and growing everything you need? No bills etc but on the flip side no emergency services?

Could you kill and gut an animal to eat? Build your own house? Live in isolation?

I fantasise about it but it will never happen."

I'd always want to attempt this, like a bear grylls style go try and survive here.

Don't think I ever will though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I'd always want to attempt this, like a bear grylls style go try and survive here.

Don't think I ever will though."

I feel the same, though in reality I don't have the skills to survive.

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By *alkirkbairnMan over a year ago

Grangemouth

I'd always want to attempt this, like a bear grylls style go try and survive here.

Don't think I ever will though.

I feel the same, though in reality I don't have the skills to survive. "

Yeah I'd have to hope the skills just came to me when I needed them other wise I'll be living in a shelter like eeyore lol

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By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

"I do it sometimes with the military, it teaches you a lot about yourself and nature, but I still like to get back to civilisation and into a hot bath at endex!

I'm sure we can build an off grid hot tub! Come for a dip?"

Well, it would be rude not to!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not Alaska but I always wanted to live in a croft on a Scottish island and live off the land with just wildlife for company. Too old to do that now but I still think about it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can kill it, cook it, eat it. It's not easy though. Makes me sad even though I say my little thank you. Stupid I know but it makes me feel better to say thank you for the life given.

I'm rubbish at growing though. But can rear stock.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I can kill it, cook it, eat it. It's not easy though. Makes me sad even though I say my little thank you. Stupid I know but it makes me feel better to say thank you for the life given.

I'm rubbish at growing though. But can rear stock. "

It is good to say a little thank you to the animal for providing you with food. I would do the same. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It is good to say a little thank you to the animal for providing you with food. I would do the same. X"

Thank you x

I always do it. Just seems right

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

If I had to, yes.

My grandad taught me a lot of skills growing up.

Been a long time since I've used them, but I've not forgotten.

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By *evil_u_knowMan over a year ago

city

I could kill anything. I was trained to kill.

I could kill anything from a rabbit to an elephant, to a human. Wouldn't bother me.

However I wouldn't kill a wild animal again, and I wouldn't kill them for their fur.

I watched them shows based in alaska and they all seemed like they were constantly in over their heads. I thought they could easily survive without killing so many wild animals, but that they want to live the life so do it and to hell with people telling them not to. Like the people digging up the area for gold. It's for survival.

We need to stop killing wild animals, and farm all our food.

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