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Gear Reviews

Pathfinder Basic Survival Class Food Recommendations

April 28, 2020June 1, 2020 DangerFox

I’m going to be attending a Pathfinder Basic Survival Class soon so I’ve been searching far and wide to find food optimal for the task. While there are no restrictions […]

Bushcraft

Budget Bushcraft: Wool Blankets for the Common Man

February 8, 2020September 14, 2020 DangerFox

If you’ve shopped around for wool blankets you’ll know they generally don’t come cheap. I searched high and low, reading many social posts and watching many videos. The general consensus […]

Knife Pile Hero
Knives & Tools

Budget Bushcraft: Knives for the Common Man

January 28, 2020April 7, 2020 DangerFox

Here’s a rundown of several bushcraft-worthy knives that won’t break the bank. I gathered this list during my own exploration for a few high-value bushcraft and survival knives. Take a […]

Hiddenwoodsmen Day Ruck
Survival Kits

Pathfinder Basic Survival Class Gear List

December 10, 2019December 3, 2020 DangerFox

In this article I’m going to run down all the gear I’m planning on taking to my Pathfinder Basic class in 2020. For those who don’t know, Pathfinder Basic is […]

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Knowledge

Using a Shadow Board Compass (Viking Sun Compass)

June 25, 2019December 27, 2019 DangerFox

A shadow board is a non-magnetic compass that uses the sun as it’s principal way to determine direction. This discovery is believed to have originated with the Vikings of the […]

Hiking Journal
Adventures

Free Explorer’s Journal: A Foraging, Exploring, Hiking Logbook

November 2, 2018December 27, 2019 DangerFox

Have you ever desired to document your adventures for future reflection, but were unable to accomplish the task? I know that feeling too well. Though I aspire to keep a journal of […]

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Knowledge

The Prepper’s Library Series: Medical Books for the Prepared

September 10, 2018September 22, 2020 DangerFox

If the SHFT tomorrow, would you have all of the skills necessary to survive long term? I seriously doubt anyone does, but a well-curated reference library could be the difference […]

Batoning Wood
Bushcraft

Should You Baton Your Knife? (Pros & Cons)

August 29, 2018April 13, 2020 DangerFox

Yes, No, and Maybe – Batoning, if you don’t know, is the technique of driving a blade through wood by repeatedly striking the back of the tool with a wooden […]

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Knowledge

Night Navigation Without a Compass (Northern Hemisphere)

July 31, 2018January 8, 2020 DangerFox

Have you ever wondered how you might navigate at night without a compass? Or perhaps the compass you have is damaged or can’t be seen in low light conditions. I […]

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Knowledge

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Harvest Calendar for Ohio

July 25, 2018January 7, 2020 DangerFox

In an effort to expand the knowledge of wild plants for edible and medicinal uses, I will be recording when I find useful plant parts in season here in NE […]

Alone 10 Item Kit
Knowledge

ALONE: The Best 10 Item Kit?

June 10, 2018February 24, 2020 DangerFox

Alone season 5 (Mongolia) premieres June 14th, 2018. So naturally, it got me thinking about the 10 individual items I would take on Alone. I’ve had many discussions with like-minded […]

Pacing Beads and Compass
Gear Mods

DIY Ranger Beads (Pace Counting Beads)

June 1, 2018May 13, 2019 DangerFox

Ranger beads are a set of 14 beads used to calculate the distance traveled between 2 points. They can greatly improve your travel accuracy when used in conjunction with a […]

Knowledge

ALONE: Survival Gear List and Prohibited Items

May 17, 2018August 2, 2018 DangerFox

Here is the list of items each Alone contestant is given, the master list from which they can choose their 10 individual items and the list of prohibited gear items. […]

husqvarna hatchet and mora companion
Bushcraft

Budget Bushcraft: Gear for the Common Man

May 9, 2018April 7, 2020 DangerFox

Whether you are new to bushcraft, on a tight budget, or just a gear junkie this list of proven budget-friendly gear is worth checking out. These are honest recommendations from […]

Britt Ahart
Knowledge

The Best Survival/Prepper TV Shows

May 1, 2018January 7, 2020 DangerFox

If you’re like me, it’s not too often you find a television show worth devoting your time to. Survival type shows are about the only TV I enjoy enough to […]

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Trail food review: Slim Jim Bacon Jerky. This var Trail food review: Slim Jim Bacon Jerky.

This variety is maple and is fairly sweet. The texture is similar to leftover bacon after refrigeration, firm yet pliable.

Visually appealing, plesent smell and a little greasy. I would have preferred a somewhat more savory flavor. I'd probably eat this with something salty to balance it out. Overall is was good.

#trailsnacks #trailsnack #trailfood #hikingfood #hikingsnacks #hiking #winterhike #jerky #bacon #baconjerky #maplebacon #survivalsnacks #survivalsnack #slimjim #backpacking #backpackingfood #backpackingsnacks #outdoors
Out on the ice with this bushcraft tool trio. Bahc Out on the ice with this bushcraft tool trio. Bahco Laplander, TKC Field Buddy 5.5 and the SAK Rangergrip 78.

Would you make different choices? Carry more? Carry less? 

There's a high probability I won't need all this capability on a day hike/ruck, but if some resources cross my path or an emergency strikes I feel confident with my load out.

#cuttingtools #fixedblade #tkc #tkcfieldbuddy55 #fieldbuddy #fieldbuddy55 #bahco #bahcolaplander #victorinox #victorinoxswissarmy #victorinoxrangergrip #rangergrip #rangergrip78 #woodstrekking #survival #survivalkit #bushcraftkit #survivaltools #handsaw #foldingsaw #multitool #hiking #hikinggear #survivalslgear #10cs #cuttingtools #sak
The @coldsteelknives Spetsnaz Trench Shovel is awe The @coldsteelknives Spetsnaz Trench Shovel is awesome!

Lots more leverage on the longer handle vs the original Special Forces Shovel and a larger spade.

I probably wouldn't recommend packing this shovel around but it you have a sled, quad, etc it can be a vary useful "multitool".

Good for some digging, limbing, kindling cracking, light machete work, clearing the ground for a camp site, root removal or harvesting, cat hole digging, etc.

#coldsteelshovel #coldsteel #coldsteelknives #trenchshovel #spetsnaz #spetsnazshovel #specialforcesshovel #bushcraftshovel #bushcraftessentials #bushcraftlife #bushcrafttools #bushcraftkit #bushcraftgear #campinggear #survivalgear #survivalkit #survivaltools #outdoorsman #outdoortools #woodcraftandcamping #campingandwoodcraft #campingtools
This @thrunite H01 headlamp is legit. Around 10 y This @thrunite H01 headlamp is legit.

Around 10 years ago I switched from traditional headlamps to a headband and flashlight system. Where the light was mounted to the side on my head.

In my opinion, the vast majority of headlamps, up until recently weren't as durable, bright enough, or affordable as comprable flashlights therefore inferior.

Now this angle head style headlamp came to the party a couple years back, but I was thoroughly invested in my system and these lights weren't all that budget friendly.

But Thrunite has come through with a gem. Sub $30 angle-head headlamp with rechargeable battery and a comfortable headband. I plan on testing this out quite a bit but I have no reason to believe it will be anything but great.

This is the @blackscoutsurvival edition in OD Green, there's an orange @joerobinetbushcraft version, but it wasn't on sale 🤷‍♂️ #6bucksis6bucks

#headlamp #thrunite #anglehead #flashlight #magneticbase #lumins #bushcraftkit #bushcrafttool #bushcrafttools #survival #survivalkit #survivalgear #survivallight #blackscoutsurvival #odgreen #anodized
Who likes a little top 9 action? 🖐️ 2020 was Who likes a little top 9 action? 🖐️

2020 was a crazy year, but I posted 199 pics to the gram.

Seeing my gear photos tend to bring out more likes than my bushcrafting, wilderness photos, and survival tips. 😕

#top9 #top9of2020 #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #outdoorskills #bushcrafty #bushcrafting #campcraft #woodcraft #bushcraftskills #wildernesssurvival #survivalcraft #survivalgear topnine #topnineof2020 #hatchet #knife #knives #knifelife
Punk wood! The woodland's fire tinder resource. L Punk wood! The woodland's fire tinder resource.

Locate spongy, partially rotten, "punk" wood.

Break largish chunks into a charing tin. Char just like charcloth/charfiber/charcoal.

For the best chance of ignition throw sparks into the tin full of charred punk wood.

Once you have a few burning embers select a choice piece and place into birdsnest, blow into flame.

Don't forget to close the charing tin to snuff out any additional embers.

Add new material for charing as needed, you can't over-char. 

#punkwood #charcloth #charmaterial #chared #chartin #charringtin #firetinder #firecraft #firestarter #firestarters #survivaltools #survivaltool #bushcrafttool #survivalcraft #bushcrafty #bushcrafttools #carrythefire #carrytheflame #fireislife #firekit #naturalresource #possummentality #possummentality #resourcegathering
Woodland 'Winter Greens'. Finding edible plants Woodland 'Winter Greens'. 

Finding edible plants in the woods can be a challenging task during the best times of year.

In my experience the woods offer the most edible plants during the spring and fall. 

I got to wondering if the woods offered any plants to eat over the winter. So I photographed every green plant I could find.

I only recognized 1 as edible without cracking into my books. So my intuition is telling me a few other might be edible, but probably aren't vary good.

#wintergreens #wildedibles #eattheweeds #plant #plants #plantlife #plantphotography #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturalist
Who loves wool? 🖐️ I discovered @bully.pully Who loves wool? 🖐️

I discovered @bully.pully.bushcraft pullovers at the #centralohiobushcraftgathering back in October and I was thoroughly impressed with the design and quality of the garment.

I got this one made to order a few weeks later and I'm loving it.

#wool #woolpullover #woolcoat #woolanorak #bushcraft #bushcrafty #bushcraftgear #bushcraftkit #survivalkit #survivalgear #shelter #winterhike #winterruck #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #outdoors #woolgloves #madeintheusa #madeinohio #winterkit
Here's a good sampling animal tracks prevalent in Here's a good sampling animal tracks prevalent in my area. I believe these are, in no particular order, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, possum, deer and coyote.

Getting out after a fresh snowfall is a great time to be in the woods. The air is fresh, the scenery is dusted in brilliant white and the animals tracks are easily revealed.

#hiking #hikingtrail #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #animaltracks #animaltracking #animaltrails #wildlife #wildlifephotography  #footprints
A little trail food review. Theses are one of my f A little trail food review. Theses are one of my favorites. But only this apple pie flavor. 

I usually eat these as a quick breakfast, but they are pretty good almost anytime.

PROS:
400 calories
31 grams of protein
Don't make you thirsty
Better that average flavor
Good price

CONS:
Other flavors aren't as good in my opinion 
Shelf life is only a few months then they can dry out

#trailfood #hikingfood #hikingsnacks #hiking #hikingtrail #backpacking #backpackingfood #backpackingsnacks #outdoors #trailhiking #trailsnacks #metrx #metrxbar #proteinbar #mealbar #mealreplacement #mealreplacementbar #applepie
A little bit of seasonal nature not quite withered A little bit of seasonal nature not quite withered away yet. 99.8% of the plants that inhabited this meddow have folded over and are already starting to become rich soil for the next growing season.

#plant #plants #plantlife #plantphotography #plantsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #mothernature  #naturelover #naturelovers #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #naturalist #hiking #hikingtrail #winterhike #winterruck #rucking #winter #snowcovered #snowyhike
I'm not the type of traveler that likes to pick an I'm not the type of traveler that likes to pick and choose my steps. That's why I choose rugged waterproof boots when the conditions are questionable.

Reliable footwear keeps my eyes up enjoying nature and scanning the landscape for resources. 

#stomping #trekking #woodstrekking #winterhike #winterruck #rucking #hiking #hikingboots #outdoors #outdoorphotography #optoutside #outdoorlife #wilderness #wildernessphotography #wildernessculture #naturelover #naturelovers #mothernature #muddyboots #dressforsuccess #dressforsurvival #eccoboots #waterproof #waterproofboots
My woods trekking trio for the day. * ESEE 4HM * My woods trekking trio for the day.

* ESEE 4HM
* Bahco Laplander
* Victorinox Rangergrip 78

I find the fixed blade / hand saw / multitool combination to indispensable for my woodland needs.

#fixedblade #esee #esee4 #esee4hm #bahco #bahcolaplander #victorinox #victorinoxswissarmy #victorinoxrangergrip #rangergrip #rangergrip78 #woodstrekking #survival #survivalkit #bushcraftkit #survivaltools #handsaw #foldingsaw #multitool #hiking #hikinggear #survivalslgear #10cs #cuttingtools #sak
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Bro, it’s a 3 mile day hike. 👀
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