Video: Take a walk through a restored, revitalized wetland

The Tumalo Creek area near Bend, Oregon, was devastated many years ago by forest fires. Today, much of the area has been restored to its former pristine state.

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Video review: O-Pen® pocket water purification system produces nothing – and that’s good!

The measure of success for a water purifier is not getting any reaction from drinking the water purified by it. And that’s what I got after using the Roving Blue O-Pen®. Nothing.

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Review update: Danner®  Incursions – Best hot weather hiking boot?

Use in the field and sustained wear is really the only way to evaluate footwear. I’ve been wearing these Danner® Incursions for well over a year, mostly in hot, desert environments. Here is what I found.

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Why do you hunt? A reasoned response to the anti-hunters

Every hunter will probably come across someone who questions, or possibly attacks, the activity of hunting. Here’s how to answer.

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Review: Lon Humphrey Minuteman 3V is a five star performer

This is a great, well-designed knife that will work really well for a big game hunter. It is also good looking and can be used hard.

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Review: Bark River Skinner fills hunting knife niche

Bark River Knives new Skinner is a classic design made with modern materials. It works really, really well.

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Check out my new ultimate EDC knife: Bark River Gunny/Bravo

Sometimes, a couple small tweaks can change something from almost perfect to WOW!

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Choose the best three knives for big game hunting

Every prepper, survivalist and big game hunter needs knives for processing the meat of large animals. Here’s how to make a good choices in what you buy!

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NY Magazine: What are the ten best first aid kits

A medical first aid kit should be in every vehicle and home. What are the best kits on the market?

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Situational awareness? Lost hiker didn’t answer phone because didn’t recognize the number

Situational awareness is a lifesaver. So is prior preparation. This lost hiker in Colorado had neither and survived because of pure luck.

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