‘Bushcraft Basics’ gets top five bushcraft book rating
“Bushcraft Basics: A Common Sense Wilderness Survival Handbook” has made the top five list of Bushcraftinfo.com’s best bushcraft books. Wow. Thanks, everyone!
BSA scout training helps family escape Ukraine war
Wilderness survival training can be very useful in many urban situations. This Ukrainian scout used his Ten Essentials and wilderness survival training to help get his family out of Ukraine.
Review: Versa rescue knife could be a lifesaver
I carry a crowbar, machete, ball peen hammer and hatchet in my vehicle. But what good will they do me if I’m trapped inside a wrecked car, with a jammed seat belt behind a stuck door? How could that seat belt be cut or the window broken to get out?…
Update: Muck Boots® Chore Cool knee highs – Coolest rubber boots around
Good outdoor gear is an investment. Inadequate outdoor gear is a waste of money and could be potentially dangerous. These Muck Boots® are a great investment for anybody who needs footwear for damp, wet environments.
Update: Best hot weather shirt? Beretta TM Long Sleeve Shooting Shirt update
Your clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia or hyperthermia. This Beretta long sleeve shirt may be just what you need when it’s really hot.
Video | Five tips to know about using a ferrocerium rod for emergency fire making
Your survival gear is as effective as your ability to use. Here is how to use a ferrocerrium rod to make sparks for firemaking.
Review: Return of the Bark River Puukko, a classic user knife
One of the most useful knife patterns is the traditional Scandinavian fixed blade. The reason is simple – it flat-out works.This latest puukko interpretation by Bark River combines modern materials with a proven design.
Best EDC light? We review Wuben G2 multi-functional EDC flashlight
Survival gear needs to be lightweight and convenient to carry. Otherwise, there is a good chance it will be left behind. This Wuben G2 may be the EDC light you’ve been looking for.
Video: Urban foraging | Edible and medicinal plants may be easy to find.
It’s a great idea to combine normal activities with preparedness training. In this case, a nightly dog walk became a wild plant foraging adventure.
Five items beginner hikers should carry
Everybody starts out backpacking as a beginner. While experience is the best teacher, here are a few items to take along so that first backpacking or hiking trip is fun and doesn’t become an ordeal.
