Pathfinder Basic Survival Class Food Recommendations
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 […]
Budget Bushcraft: Wool Blankets for the Common Man
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 […]
Budget Bushcraft: Knives for the Common Man
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 […]
Pathfinder Basic Survival Class Gear List
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 […]
Using a Shadow Board Compass (Viking Sun Compass)
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 […]
Free Explorer’s Journal: A Foraging, Exploring, Hiking Logbook
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 […]
The Prepper’s Library Series: Medical Books for the Prepared
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 […]
Should You Baton Your Knife? (Pros & Cons)
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 […]
Night Navigation Without a Compass (Northern Hemisphere)
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 […]
Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Harvest Calendar for Ohio
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: The Best 10 Item Kit?
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 […]
DIY Ranger Beads (Pace Counting Beads)
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 […]
ALONE: Survival Gear List and Prohibited Items
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. […]
Budget Bushcraft: Gear for the Common Man
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 […]
The Best Survival/Prepper TV Shows
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 […]