Downriver: A Mississippi River Canoe Journey
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to travel the Mississippi River like Huckleberry Finn did. In 1980, I canoed from the Mississippi’s headwaters at Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico. This is the story of that journey.
Five reasons to use a survival knife lanyard
Ever wonder what to do with that hole in the knife handle? It can be an important safety feature. Here’s how to use it.
Downriver: A Mississippi River Canoe Voyage, Chapter 2
Leon’s 1980 end-to-end voyage of the Mississippi River gets started at Lake Itasca, Minnesota.
Pimp your Bic for survival use | video
There is no single method or technique for survival fire starting that works 100 percent of the time. That said, I carry a mini Bic butane lighter in my pants pocket, my coat pocket and in my pack whenever I go out. Here is what you can do to improve…
Biomass backpacking stove review: Check out the SilverFire Scout
Looking for a way to cut backpack weight? Or a practical stove for an emergency kit? A biomass stove might be what you need, and here is one worth considering.
Don’t be left in the dark! What you need for lighting during a power blackout
Don’t be left in the dark during a power outage! Here are some suggestions to keep your home well lighted.
Survival fire making videos: What ignition system should you carry?
Your ability to start a fire can save your life! The inability can cost it! Here are some common methods, and how well they work.
Go squirrel hunting to learn wilderness survival skills
How do you learn the basic survival skills of marksmanship, stalking, concealment and skinning and processing game animals? Take up squirrel hunting.
Knife review: The Bark River Sahara Hunter may be the best hunting knife for you
Your backcountry hunting knife better be able to handle some survival tasks. The Bark River Sahara may be what you’ve been looking for.
Five good reasons to own a .22 rifle
A firearm using the diminutive .22 rimfire cartridge should be in every survival/preparedness gear collection. Here is why you should consider adding one to yours.
