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Flint and steel is one of the oldest methods of starting a fire. Here is how to find a rock that will help you create that initial spark.

A knife’s point will determine the uses, and how effective the blade will be at different tasks. Here are some things to consider about point designs.

Knives go through fashion cycles, just like any other product. One fad is the choil, a ground-out section in front of the handle. Here is why you don’t need one.

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.

Looking for an excellent hunting/bushcraft/backpacking knife? This latest Bark River Mini Aurora Hunter may check all the boxes for you.

A belt can do much more than hold up your pants. Work it right, and a standard money belt can be a component in your personal survival kit.

I hunt wide open spaces out west, and in southern swamps with standing water. The zero setting on my rifle is never changed, and it always works really well.

The John Masterson series of  books are scary realistic. The books tell about a small North Carolina community of Black Rock, and how the town works together to survive after an EMP strike sends the area back 100 years. The latest in the series, “Five Years After”, is about community…

If you’re searching for a survival and/or bushcraft knife, here’s some things to look for. I checked out the Bark River Aurora in 2014, and I am still impressed.

The Bark River Gunny series of knives is one of my all-time favorite cutlery designs. The new Mini Gunny may end up being your favorite.