Tag: Outdoor Gear

A Practical Guide for Summer AdventuresA Practical Guide for Summer Adventures

  What is more beautiful than spending a summer night camping at your secret spot, watching a sky full of stars while the trees gently sway in the breeze? Hearing

Practical Guide to Choose an Axe, Hatchet, or TomahawkPractical Guide to Choose an Axe, Hatchet, or Tomahawk

  Outdoorsmen often face questions about essential gear—backpacks, clothing, tools, and other necessities. One common dilemma is whether to bring a full-sized axe or opt for something smaller, like a

Review: Hultafors Trekking AxeReview: Hultafors Trekking Axe

When it comes to outdoor gear, few tools are as versatile and indispensable as a good axe. Alongside a trusty knife and a solid saw, an axe forms the core

Knife Review: Woodsmonkey Friction FolderKnife Review: Woodsmonkey Friction Folder

One of the first tools humans created was the knife. Made from stone, bone, and later metal, it remained a companion from the homestead to the battlefield for centuries. archaeologists

Backpack Load:How much is enough?Backpack Load:How much is enough?

  Every outdoorsman throughout the centuries had to carry some essential items that would help him withstand Nature’s elements and survive during his wandering. Two questions had to be answered,

Preparations for the Hunting SeasonPreparations for the Hunting Season

Every year at the end of August I get excited because the hunting season is around the corner. The opening date is August 20th for some small game but I

A Practical Guide to CordageA Practical Guide to Cordage

In the previous parts of the guide series, I analyzed the items someone should include while building his kit. In this part, I will refer to a truly multipurpose item and a couple of variations; we

A Look At The Frost River Saganaga Travel SatchelA Look At The Frost River Saganaga Travel Satchel

In my everyday routine, I always carry some sort of bag, either a backpack or a shoulder bag. When I was a teenager in the 80s I carried a fanny/waist

A Practical Guide For Tools for the WoodsA Practical Guide For Tools for the Woods

  In the previous article of the Beginners Guide series, we analyzed the criteria when choosing your backpack. In this second part of the series, we will talk about tools,