Jute Twine as a Natural Tinder
One of the big debates over jute twine and its properties is whether it is considered a natural tinder or a man-made tinder. After doing some research, the answer to the question is clear. Jute Read More …
Category: Bushcraft
X-Shot Sport Review
In the world of modern technology, we are always trying to get a leg up. X-Shot Sport actually helps expand our capabilities allowing us to do just that. While I have seen “selfie sticks” with Read More …
Paleo Meals To Go Review
With both work and pleasure, I am on the go almost constantly. Between running to catch a flight, hiking a trail, camping in the mountains, or coaching softball the one thing that suffers the Read More …
Solar Puff Review
One of the greatest things about what I do is to review effective “gadgets”. The Solar Puff LED Light from Solight Design is no exception. This is a very effective tool for your kit. You Read More …
21 Basic Wilderness Survival Skills
Being able to stay safe while involving in outdoor activities is probably the number one priority for every outdoorsmen. The best way to do so is to master some of the Basic Wilderness Survival Skills Read More …
That is a Hot Ash Stove – Gear Review
I was able to spend some productive time with the folks from Hot Ash Stove. They are currently on Kickstarter which ends December 1, 2015. What I was able to see and discuss at the Read More …
Gear Review – Uberfire – Fire
In the world of survival, the biggest challenges are to focus on the four main categories: Fire, shelter, water, and food. Each category can be a challenge in itself and the order in which each is obtained Read More …
DIY Firepit for less than $100
One of the agreements my wife and I had with us moving into a new neighborhood was the understanding that we would have a firepit. The good news was it did not take much convincing Read More …
What’s in my kit?
With everyone showing pictures of their pocket dump, present company included, the other day a question arose; “What’s in your kit?”. While it is modeled after the 10C’s by David Canterbury, I adjust it to Read More …
Personal First Aid Kit (PFAK)
Personal First Aid Kit In order to complete my Bushcraft USA Bushclass, I have a list of electives that I need to work on. One of the electives is a First Aid Kit. After deciding Read More …
Bow-drill Fire Workshop
On my list of skills to start learning this year, friction fire is near the top of the list. There are several methods that can accomplish this task, however the two specific ones I want to focus on Read More …
5 Day Vogel State Park Outing
Twice a year, the family and I head out to a camping spot chosen at random by one of the other families we tag along with. Keep in mind, it is not really a “smoothing Read More …
An Interview with Casey Deming Creator of the Griffin Pocket Tool
With the close of the Kickstarter Project of The Griffin Pocket approaching quickly, I wanted to see if we could steal a few minutes of time with its creator, Casey Deming. Casey has spent many Read More …
Natural Tinder Fires
As I try to continually learn more about primitive skills, one of the factors that are key is knowing how to start a fire. While the methods of bow drill, hand drill, flint and steel Read More …
Georgia Bushcraft Weekend Spring 2015
This past weekend was the Georgia Bushcraft Spring 2015 campout. As the time drew closer, I realized I might not be able to go. I had to coach a softball practice on Friday, so I Read More …
The Campfire
Campfires have been replaced with projector bulbs, LEDs and handheld devices, and the power of story has eluded presenters in the workplace and communication within the family. We walk around looking at our devices instead Read More …
Tarps, tarps and more tarps
While there are many uses for tarps these days, one of the fondest memories I have growing up is using them to make forts and hideaways. There were many days I would search high and Read More …
Gear Review – Eagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest Hammock and Atlas Straps
As this year is coming to a close, I started to reflect on all the things I did and did not accomplish over the past eleven months. While the “did” were large in number, I needed Read More …
Book Review – Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living by John & Geri McPherson
As I am always looking to expand my knowledge, I was looking for a book specifically on primitive skills. While I have found several, the updated copy of “Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living” by John Read More …
Gear Review – SM18 by Manu Toigo
This review is a little different than my previous ones because I did not actually have the tool to review. However, I have held and seen the Survival Machete 18″ (SM18) promoted by “Survival Queen” Manu Read More …
Bladeshow 2014 – Atlanta
This was my first actual knife show or more specifically Blade Show. I have been to many gun events but not one strictly for knives. With around 800 tables, I became a little overwhelmed but felt Read More …
Dual Survival – Who is Matt Graham?
Recently there has been an influx of questions regarding Matt Graham. This is not unreasonable since he was named the new co-host of Discovery’s “Dual Survival”. For those that did not know, Cody Lundin is Read More …