Recently I’ve been asked a LOT about my daily routine. I don’t think it’s anything special and it will be changing for relevance. However, it’s apparently got some people thinking and rethinking how they go about their day. I will state this is a Weekday example. Weekends are geared for filming, teaching or spending time…
I sit at my computer looking over my to-do lists. It is early. Not Navy Seal (0430) but 0630 early. The lists can get a little overwhelming. Yes, it is plural because it is dependent on what area of focus I am working on. The fragrance of the strong, dark coffee hits me and am…
Being fascinated by Anthropology since I was a child, one of the things that amazes me is the primitive technology, especially around weapons. Bows and arrows, spears, the atlatl, rabbit sticks… Wait, what?! An atl what ll? I had seen sketches and images of spears being thrown at wooly mammoths as well as other animals.…
You may be disappointed but this is not another Primitive Skills post. Instead it is about real men and women who are trying to make a difference in their own lives in order to make a difference to those around them. I had been looking for a group of like minded people, not just in…
You can experience nature with no walls and still snuggled up in bed. For many years, I used a hammock for fun. As I got older, I realized that there was more to camping than just sleeping in a tent. I had to modify my habits in order to truly enjoy nature. Thus began my…
It is like people and companies read my mind sometimes. I was looking for a larger pack and BANG! just like that Ray from MilitaryTrained.com reached out to me for a review of the 3-Day Assault Pack. My response…Well of course! I have to say with all the beating I ran it through, it held…
There are a lot of uses and a definitive need for a gig. No, not playing in a smoke filled bar somewhere, but a primitive gig for survival. What exactly is a gig then? I am glad you asked. The qualities of a gig are fairly simple as well. It has to have a point…
One of the many survival resources that is abundantly available is cordage. You may call it rope, twine, thread, or even paracord but the fact is, you can find material to perform similar functions just about anywhere. Cordage is mass produced based on a specification of the buyer’s needs. This can range from tying a…
This is Part 2 of the Hunter-Gatherer Journey. If you missed the introductory post, you can find it here. It has been a real pleasure getting to know a young man who lives the Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle. He has reminded me of some facts from my childhood as well as expanded the focus to include more…
This will be a series to introduce you into what is considered a Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle to include questions from experts as well as excerpts from my personal journey. Please continue to check back for this and updates in the near future. It seems that recently the term Hunter-Gatherer is gaining more traction from a multiple…
Bushcraft Knife Tips And Techniques Do you know what the term bushcraft means? You might have heard this term many times from adventure-junkies, campers and knife enthusiasts because it is a popular word for wilderness survival skills. The exact definition is stated as a skill in matters pertaining to life in the wilderness (bush). Bushcraft…
Hygiene is one of the most overlooked necessities in the field. Whether you are camping, hiking, fighting, hunting, or just taking a stroll, your body requires certain levels of cleanliness in order to not be a petri dish for bacteria and disease. This is where Combat Wipes come into play. According to the packaging…
Preparing Food and Supplies for Emergencies Image Source: Unsplash One of the most unsettling things about our world is the increasing prevalence of natural disasters. Earthquakes, blizzards, and flooding have the potential to put you and your family out of contact with civilisation – and well-stocked supermarkets – for weeks at a time. But…
3 Simple Tips To Ensure Your Knives Stay Blazing Sharp! When it comes to knives, most people are either ignorant or lazy. The ones who are ignorant think their knives should remain sharp forever. The ones who are lazy don’t want to do anything about their dull knives. If you’re one or the other, what…
Secretly everyone wishes they could have the best tools on the market. Additionally, they wish they could have an all-in-one tool. Your wish has been granted with the Off Grid Tools Survival Axe! This thing is rugged! The contoured, glass-filled nylon handle that I was using, meant my hand was not easily going to slip,…
If you are planning to go camping, it is necessary for you to consider the climate and the temperature in the area. Poor weather can affect your camping experience and may dampen the enthusiasm of being outdoors. Local and international tourists are choosing camping for leisure in Australia. The 2017 data released by Tourism Research…
If you are not caught up, you may want to start here. It has been a difficult few weeks of keeping things under wraps. The pain inside knew it was the right thing to do, just not what I wanted to do. We had to make sure that all the right people knew via the…
A New Old Journey Over the past several months, I have been doing some inner reflection. Some may say I have been trying to find myself. While that may be true, I realized that like everyone else, I am on a journey. I took a job many years ago that led me down the path…
I have alway enjoyed giving new products a try. It could be because I like to eat but I especially enjoy it when Food Storage companies ask me to do a review. That was the case for Legacy Food Storage and I am VERY happy that I accepted their Premium Food items. For starters, they…
Review – IP68 Waterproof iPhone 7 Case As an owner of both Lifeproof and Otterbox cases, I have a little bit of real world experience when it comes to waterproof cases for the iPhone. The IP68 had some bold claims to live up to not to mention comparisons to other products that are leaders in…