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Five tips to make better feather sticks for firemaking
August 21, 2025
Suppose you need to start a fire, it's been raining, and all the sticks are wet. Here's how to make…
Five reasons Scouting America participants should use rigid blade knives
July 9, 2025
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…
Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery
May 26, 2025
Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers.
Make a fishing lure from a kitchen spoon
May 23, 2025
One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the common spoon. Here's how to make a good one,…
Best EDC knife? We review the Bark River Gunny Vortex (video)
April 28, 2025
I didn't need another Bark River Gunny. But I couldn't pass up this latest addition to the Gunny line.
Prepare, practice these tips to keep kids safe outdoors
March 24, 2025
Here are some steps to make your child as safe as possible outdoors. The outing preparation should start long before…
Thick or thin? What’s the best blade design for you?
February 10, 2025
One thing to consider before investing in a knife is how thick the blade is. Blade thickness directly affects how…
Should you remove the snow off your roof?
December 17, 2024
More winter storms and blizzards are on the way. Do you need to shovel the snow on your roof?
Video: Afraid of the dark? Here’s how to get over it
December 15, 2024
Here are some ways to help you deal with this fear of darkness issue before it develops into a survival…
Is a headlamp the best survival light ? We review the Pelican 2765 LED Headlight
December 10, 2024
You need several light sources in your survival/emergency gear, IMHO, and one of them should be a reliable headlamp.
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