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Video: New innovations on old rocket stove design

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09/23/2023

It is amazing how things can always be upgraded or improved, no matter how simple the design. My old reliable brick rocket stove design has been improved in Indonesia.

Cutlery Reviews

The Bark River Bushcrafter is a medium size, do-it-all bushcraft knife.

The best bushcraft knife? We review the Bark River Bushcrafter

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09/01/2023

When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? Here’s an offering from Bark River Knives that might be just what you need.

Videos: Nine mistakes that can ruin cast iron cookware

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08/31/2023

Taking care of your cast iron cookware is not difficult, but ruining the finish is easy. Here are some things NOT to do.

Making Fire

Video: Dryer lint as wilderness survival firestarter? No way!

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09/22/2023

You stake your life on your firemaking kit components. My recommendation is to substitute cotton balls in any application you might be using dryer lint.

A 55-gallon trash bag can make a quick, effective emergency shelter.

Video: Make a trash bag shelter part of your survival kit

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09/23/2023

No piece of survival equipment is worth anything if you don’t have it with you! A trash bag shelter is compact, lightweight and convenient to carry. Consider including one in your survival kit!

Survival Gear

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Videos: My top ten deer hunting knives

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09/05/2023

Every year, folks ask me the “Who is your favorite child?” question when it comes to the best knives for deer hunting. Here are some of the knives that work for me.

Video: Five reasons I don’t like hiking shoes with moisture barrier liners

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09/15/2023

Before you invest in quality hiking boots or trekking shoes, decide if you want some with moisture barrier liners. It could be the difference between hot (or cold), sweaty, sore feet or hiking in comfort.

Video: Fight the heat and stay hydrated with this Water-to-Go™ filter bottle

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09/25/2023

Staying hydrated is not optional. You drink or you die. This water bottle/filter system may be what you need, and it helps cut down on single-use plastic bottles.

Build a brick rocket stove for emergency water purification

09/19/2023

During an emergency – think tornado, hurricane, flood etc – there will probably be lots of building debris all over.…

Video adventure in the Oregon backcountry: Visit Pete French’s round barn

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