Best survival fishing lure: Is it a leadhead jig?

Is there a do-it-all lure for survival fishing? My money is on the plain lead head jig. Here’s why.

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Get your kids outdoors and make plantain crispies for a quick, nutritious snack

A healthy snack may be as close as the nearest weedy lot. Here is how to use plantain, a free, common edible plant to make a quick and easy treat.

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Video: Make a tasty, healthy tea with common ‘weeds’

Summer is here, and if you’re doing anything outside you need to stay hydrated. Try weed (or herb) tea. Drinking lots of water isn’t enough – you also need electrolytes. This video shows a simple tea recipe that supplies vitamins and minerals and uses common weeds

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Review: The L.T. Wright GNS may be your best bushcraft knife choice

The L.T. Wright GNS bushcrafter promises to be a contender in that elusive, almost-mythical best all-around knife category.

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Video: Gear you don’t need – dump the Mylar blankets from your survival kit

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

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What to Look for in Hot Weather Hiking Boots

Choosing your hot weather boot is as important as picking heavily-insulated footwear for winter wear. Here are some things to look for in hot weather footwear.

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

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.

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Review: L.T. Wright Large Northern Hunter

It’s one thing to call a knife a hunter. It’s another if the knife actually works in the field as a hunting knife. In this case, the L.T. Wright Large Northern Hunter is accurately named.

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Survival fishing: How to make a trotline from paracord

Time is precious during an emergency. If you can make a fish trap or run a trot line, these can gather food, even while you’re doing something else.

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Knife review: Kellam Hawk is traditional puukko design with modern materials

Check out this Scandinavian, traditionally-designed user knife. This small, compact knife may be all you need.

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