Tag: wilderness survival

October 8, 2024

It is virtually impossible to make an emergency waterproof shelter out of natural materials, even if you have the time,…

September 16, 2024

The best endorsement for any type of outdoor gear is continued hard use. Here are ten items that I used…

August 30, 2024

The best everyday carry knife is easy and convenient to take along. The "Next Gen" could be what you're looking…

August 18, 2024

Too light a sleeping bag can put you in danger of hypothermia. Too heavy a bag may be too hot…

April 8, 2024

Do you carry a Mylar blanket as an emergency shelter item? If so, here's why you should get rid of…

March 31, 2024

You stake your life on your firemaking kit components. My recommendation is to substitute cotton balls in any application you…

December 4, 2023

You can only yell for help as long as your voice lasts. Here's why you need to carry a whistle.

November 19, 2023

In the 1930s, a giant wolf became infamous for slaughtering deer in the Lake Itasca area. Here's the story of…

August 11, 2023

Every one-piece knife needs an edge guard or sheath for safety if it is going to be used outdoors. Here's…

August 29, 2022

Our comfortable urban lifestyles can come to an end in an instant. Think Ukraine, or a flash flood, wildfire, earthquake,…