Tag: survival

Wool: The King of Outdoor GarmentsWool: The King of Outdoor Garments

We can assume he would wear layers made from different materials—synthetic or natural fibers like wool. It may sound strange in the 21st century, with all the advances in clothing

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

Reviving an Old Survival Kit: How I Reconditioned My 20-Year-Old Essential GearReviving an Old Survival Kit: How I Reconditioned My 20-Year-Old Essential Gear

  Survival kits are a cornerstone of preparedness, offering essential tools and supplies to help individuals stay alive in emergency situations. Typically compact and portable, these kits are often carried

Shelter Dilemma: Tent vs. TarpShelter Dilemma: Tent vs. Tarp

When the time comes to roam the woods, one of the most essential items every outdoorsman considers is shelter. It provides cover and protection from the elements and offers a

Sleeping Under the Stars: Sleeping Bag or Wool BlanketSleeping Under the Stars: Sleeping Bag or Wool Blanket

It is time to roam the woods again! Pack your backpacks and let’s go to the mountains! Time to spend nights in the woods with campfires by the lakes, rivers,

How to Make Jute Twine Tinder BallHow to Make Jute Twine Tinder Ball

The discovery of fire is one of the greatest achievements of mankind. The discovery of the wheel transformed ancient civilizations and advanced them to the modern era. We still use

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

Gear Review: Tentsmiths Oilskin TarpGear Review: Tentsmiths Oilskin Tarp

Throughout the years I have used many different types of equipment for shelter, like tents, military ponchos, heavy-duty space blankets, and polyester tarps. All of these shelters have likes and

How to: Put together a Survival KitHow to: Put together a Survival Kit

A survival kit is a small kit kept in a pouch or pocket that contains items that can help you survive in case of losing or ditching your gear. It

Why to own a Single Shot ShotgunWhy to own a Single Shot Shotgun

A smooth-bore single-shotgun is one of the first firearms that a new hunter can be trained in. With such a shotgun, learning the fundamentals of aiming and gun handling is