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Video: Dryer lint as wilderness survival firestarter? No way!

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09/22/2023

You stake your life on your firemaking kit components. My recommendation is to substitute cotton balls in any application you might be using dryer lint.

Best bushcraft knife? I like the Bark River Aurora

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09/05/2023

If you’re searching for a survival and/or bushcraft knife, here’s some things to look for. I checked out the Bark River Aurora in 2014, and I am still impressed.

Review: The “just right” Bark River Ultralite Field Knife – CPM 3V

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05/02/2023

There is a lot to be said for a knife that is just enough, or just right. The Ultralite Field Knife may be just enough for what you need.

Tasty food improves morale: A WWII Chicken Dinner Story

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05/27/2022

Tasty food has an incredible impact on morale. My dad told this story from World War II, where he joined a Louisiana family for a Sunday chicken dinner.

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Video: What you need to make a Dutch oven survival kit

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03/17/2021

Beginners frequently ask for a list of tools to get started in Dutch oven cooking. So, here’s a basic, bare-bones list.

10 gear items that can make deer hunting easier

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11/22/2020

Once a hunter qualifies for AARP membership, hunting smart becomes the rule. Here are some gear suggestions that can make the experience somewhat easier for any hunter, but no less challenging.

The SPOT Gen3 locater beacon should be accompanied by navigation gear.

Start with these basics for your wilderness survival gear

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04/20/2020

Let this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”

Knife review and video: Donavon Phillips Drop Point Kephart

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01/14/2020

Ever wonder where some knife designs come from? At Big D Custom Knives, the maker is also a user. And his competition credentials are very impressive.

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Flash Floods: Plan Ahead For Quick Reaction

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09/06/2019

More people die of drowning in the desert than of thirst, and that is usually because they were surprised by a flash flood. Learn how to avoid that situation!

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

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07/06/2019

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.