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A good way to acquire a reliable lighting source and save money is to look for used gas lanterns at thrift stores and garage sales. Here are some things to check the lanterns for.

Trade knives sold during the Western fur trade of the early 1800s were user, working tools designed to sell. This mountain man design became a standard. Combined with modern materials, this knife may work for you in your kitchen, camp or outdoor adventure.

In Mali, wood-fueled campfires may be the only way some people have to cook and boil water. Rural residents frequently use small trees that have been replanted in the devastated areas. Here is another option.

A quality fillet knife is one of the most useful outdoor tools imaginable. We wring out Bark River’s Sportsman.

So who needs a derby hat? As far as outdoor or practicality goes a derby, or bowler, rates a C- or possibly a D. But I like mine and here is why.

The Mini Tundra is for those folks who like the Tundra design, but want something a bit smaller. This knife is worth considering if you’re a backpacker, hiker, hunter, fisherperson and etc. It could also be your favorite EDC knife.

One of the first decisions when buying a knife should be how well the handle fits your hand. Here is how to find a knife handle that best fits your needs.

As much as I love sauerkraut, anything can get dreadfully boring if that is all there is to to eat day after day. This sauerkraut cake recipe came from an old cookbook, and could have been cooked on the Oregon Trail, or in any number of places along the frontier.

Everybody needs an attractive, effective, protective hat they can feel comfortable wearing in public. This fedora is a good choice, and it’s stylish too!

Every hunter probably has an opinion on what makes the best hunting rifle. This discussion should take place around a campfire! In the “for what it’s worth” category, here are ten things I look for in a hunting rifle.