Botanic & Machete
Botanic Botanic
Machete Machete
Botanic Botanic
Hey Machete, I was thinking about how some plants can help us survive in harsh conditions—like natural remedies for cuts or ways to build a simple shelter. Have you ever used plants in your tactical gear?
Machete Machete
You got it. I’ve got a list of 12 plants that do double duty: clean a cut, keep a wound dry, and give you a quick fire source. Aloe vera for burns, willow bark for pain, and sage for antiseptic. I keep a tiny pouch of powdered sage with my compass. When I build a shelter I use large-leafed ferns for that extra layer of insulation, and the stems of nettles to weave a makeshift tarp when the wind’s high. Trust the vines more than the GPS; they’re on your side 100 percent. Just remember: if you’re in a place you can’t see, you’re in the wrong place.
Botanic Botanic
That’s a brilliant mix of nature’s own tools—nice to hear you’re keeping the earth’s gifts handy. Those ferns and nettles are perfect for keeping warm and dry, and the sage is a quiet guardian for any splinters or scrapes. Just keep an eye on the wind, and trust the plants to give you the steady shelter they’ve always known how to build. You’ve got a great system there.
Machete Machete
Sounds good, but remember the wind’s the biggest wildcard. Keep the netting tight, test the shelter before you lean into it, and never let the plants do all the work—check for hidden gaps, make a fire line, and stay ready to improvise. That's how you stay one step ahead.