Why bother learning primitive fire making skills? Here are several reasons why

There are incredibly-effective fire making survival tools on the market. So why invest the time in learning the old-time methods? There are several good reasons why.

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Review: Bark River Yukon Skinner can double as survival knife

The Bark River Yukon Skinner may become your favorite hunting/EDC knife.

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Five reasons Scouting America participants should use rigid blade knives

Many Scouting America councils and camps ban fixed-blade knives. Here’s why they shouldn’t. (And why the well-prepared survivalist/prepper should consider adding a fixed blade to their survival gear.)

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Possible lifesavers | Know how to identify edible flowers in urban settings

In an emergency which edible flowers are available in urban areas?

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Downriver: Chapter 7 Bill Byers the Logger

    From Cass Lake to Grand Rapids, Mike and I paddled through the land of Paul Bunyon, the legendary logger, on the river that was the highway of the Minnesota timber industry until the 1940s. Local legends are part of the fun of traveling the Mississippi, and Paul Bunyon…

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Best machete on the market | Another look at Bark River’s big knife

The only valid cutlery review is one that uses the blade for the purpose it was designed. That’s how the Bark River Machete was tested. It was wrung out on one of the most abrasive and challenging mediums imaginable – bamboo. Here’s a second look at how it worked out.

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Essential gear for every hunting trip: Things you can’t afford to forget

Planning a hunting trip? There’s nothing quite like the excitement of heading out into the wild — but forgetting the right gear can quickly turn your dream adventure into a total misfire.

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What gear should you carry in your deer hunting daypack?

A deer hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm under a variety of really different environments. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what works for me.

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Is the 30.06 the best deer caliber? It might be!

A 30.06 is never a mistake or a bad choice for a deer hunting rifle. In some cases, the ’06 may be the best choice.

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Cowboy hat review: American Hat Makers Montana Straw

A sun hat is something you don’t want to scrimp on. A broad-brimmed, well-ventilated hat can keep you from getting sunburned. It might keep you from getting sunstroke. This American Hat Makers straw hat might be just what you need!

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