Survival Knife Video and Review: Cold Steel Master Hunter

The Cold Steel Master Hunter’s name says it all. If you could only have one knife for big game hunting, the Master Hunter just might be the best bet.

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Review: The Outdoor Answer Epic Water Filter system for wide mouth Nalgene bottles

Want to ensure a constant supply of clean drinking water, even on the move? This water filter system might be just what you’ve been looking for.

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10 things to consider before buying a tent

Thinking about investing in a new tent for camping season? Here are some things to consider.

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How to improvise a tarp fastening when there are no grommets

Suppose all you have to make a survival shelter from is a piece of visqueen or Tyvek. There are no grommets – how will you tie down a corner?

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How to use a personal earthquake survival kit to escape a collapsing building

Earthquakes are happening on the west coast this week, and  one could occur while you’re at work.  Here’s how to use a personal earthquake survival kit to escape a collapsing building.

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Best survival knife? L.T. Wright Genesis 6 proves itself on ‘Alone’

The L.T. Wright Genesis is one of my go-to bushcraft knives. So it took some convincing that it could be improved upon. If you’re looking for the ultimate bushcraft knife, the Genesis 6 is worth considering.

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Five reasons to try wool socks for summer hiking comfort

It may seem counter intuitive, but the best socks for hot summer hiking may be wool.

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Video: The top three firearms choices for beginner outdoorspeople

A consistent ” Where do I start?” firearms question keeps coming in from newcomers. If you don’t have any firearms, what should you buy and what do you need? Here are my top three choices.

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Review: Gunny Hunter LT sets new standard for user knives

Just when you think something can’t be improved upon, it happens. That is the case with the new Bark River Gunny LT. About all I can add is “WOW”!

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SCS Hemphill Custom Canadian may be my grail knife

If a highly respected custom knife maker invited you to design your grail knife, what pattern and materials would you use? Jesse Hemphill made me that offer, and here is what I came up with.

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