Five reasons you need sturdy leather work boots in your wardrobe
Leather boots have a place in your wardrobe, no matter where you live. Here are five reasons why.
Downriver: Little Falls to the Twin Cities Chapter 8
Once you get through the lock at St.Paul, the Mississippi changes character and becomes a commercial river.
Three emergencies where a tactical pen can be really useful
How often have we heard that hackneyed, mossy old cliche, “The pen is mightier than the sword?” Unexpected emergencies happen all the time and you may need a tactical pen.
Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery
Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers.
Make a fishing lure from a kitchen spoon
One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the common spoon. Here’s how to make a good one, for pennies, from recycled materials.
One good deer rifle: 40 years with a Remington 700 BDL in 7mm-08
Hunt deer for a while, and you develop strong opinions about the best rifle, bow or blackpowder firearm. I’ve been using this Remington 700 for 40 years, and here is why it is the best deer rifle for me.
10 tips for warm sleeping in cold weather camping
Nothing is more miserable that a night spent shivering from the cold or where you just can’t stay comfortably warm. Here are 10 tips for staying warm and getting a good night’s sleep.
Review: Kevin Estela’s ‘Beyond the Field: Taking Wilderness Skills to the Next Level ‘ educational book
Kevin Estela is a recognized expert in all things outdoors. His latest book – Beyond the Field: Taking Wilderness Skills to the Next Level is chock-full of good information for every prepper/survivalist/outdoorsperson.
Downriver: Prescott, Wisconsin Chapter 9
The beauty of the morning seemed to be an apology for the storm the night before. As I leafed through my journal, looking for dampness, I had to smile at the previous day’s entry. It would have to be extensively re-written!
Review: Titan by Arctic Zone Leak-Proof Welded Cooler
Your most valuable piece of survival equipment after a natural disaster may turn out to be an efficient cooler.








