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Your survival headgear deserves a lot of consideration, and a ball cap may have a place in it. Here are some ways to make that cap more effective.

Some of your most-used walking or hiking shoes/boots may end up being lightweight, low-cut trail shoes. That makes these Danner Trail 2650 shoes worth a second look.

Best way to increase your preparedness/survival skills? Find a new, fun hobby.

One of the most effective baits for catfish is chicken liver. Here is one method for keeping it on the hook.

Most survival knife reviews at some point show the blade being pounded – or batoned -through a block of firewood. But batoning is not a big deal if you use the right technique. This method is so simple you can baton firewood with a butter knife.

What are the best choices for that knife you’ll carry every day and use for everything?

Can bushcraft skills and techniques be adapted to urban settings? I think so, and that is what my book is all about: “Bushcraft Basics: A Common Sense Wilderness Survival Handbook”.

It is hard to improve on a tried and proven piece of gear, especially when 500 million have already been sold. But this latest fire making tool from Zippo may be an improvement on that old classic lighter.

Buying anything off the internet can be a nightmare. When purchasing something as personal and important as a bushcraft or survival knife, you can’t afford to compromise. Before you invest, here are some suggestions:

Don’t overlook your hat when choosing outdoor survival clothing. Here is how to pick a hat that may save you from heat stroke and/or severe sunburn.