Primitive Skills

Location
Chicago, IL 41.89-87.63 60601US
Meetups
28 so far
Rating
Primitive Skills 5.00 5.004
Founded
August 4, 2007

Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills".

Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on.

We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced and in-depth learning in the arts that you want. Practical Primitive, OnPoint Tactical to name a couple, along with established flint knappers and foragers.

Come on out and join the Primitive Fun, learning new skills and meeting new friends. There is a world in which you live...this could be your door to it.

Our monthly meetings are family friendly.


"The true value of a man is not judged by what he has, but rather by what he can do without."

What members are saying

 This is a great way to learn self-reliance that will become necessary in some form or another in everyone's lifetime. ... 

 Congenial, authentic, friendly, intelligent. 

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Practical Primitive

Primitive skills, tracking, and nature awareness.

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Scouting, tracking and wilderness survival skills.

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What's new?

  • Jan 7
    • New member
      “I guess the scout in me never died. Always be prepared. I am quite a few years removed from the pack, but I still think that everyone should have basic survival skills and knowledge.”
    • New member
  • Jan 4
    • New member
      “Sounds like it might be fun. And it could come in handy, never know.”
  • Jan 1
    • New member
      “Because one day all this technology will fail us, and it will be back to basics. Basics that most have forgotten.”
    • New member
      “Hi Im farther away IN Aurora IL. I know about forging plants but Im hoping to meet people that are interested in some of the hands on experience type knowledge that I lack, and I also wouldn't mind sharing what I know about plants see paleoplanet.com”
  • Dec 29 2009
    • New member
      “I have always loved the outdoors, and would love to recap and learn more skills and have fun with folks who have similar interests.”
  • Dec 24 2009
    • New member
      “I love the outdoors! I'm very interested in learning some primitive skills.”