One of the hardest things to decide when out on an adventure is what my nutrition choices will be. The internal debate is usually: healthy or just fill the belly; pots and pans or something quick to fix. RightOnTrek has made those decisions a lot easier for me. After receiving four meals from them, 2…
When I say scout, I am not referring to the BSA. I am referring to moving and checking out what lies ahead. This is where the 9 things you need for a scout kit come into play. Before we get into the 9 things, let’s talk about scouting as a whole. A BRIEF EXAMPLE OF…
I was able to write a guest post on Mask Tactical for The Warrior Tribe. I wanted to share an excerpt here and provide a link to complete the reading is at the bottom. It does take you away from this site. When choosing a campsite or dealing with a survival situation, there are five…
I got an email late Tuesday about ranking my YouTube channel. Surprisingly, I was named number 42 in the ranking of the Top 40 Bushcraft YouTube Channels. But Bill, how is that even possible? Even though it is the Top 40, they list the upcoming videos and rank them. The ranking is as follows (because…
I grew up with the thought that Zippo had the best lighter in the world. This thing was used in movies and by military forces around the globe. But they ALL had one problem, lighter fluid evaporation. That alone was the main reason my investment into the product was minimal. Enter the Exotac titanLight 🙂…
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…
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…
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…
Most of you have seen or at least heard about Two Tip Tuesday. This is the weekly video show I put out every Tuesday at 6:00pm Eastern. Whether rain or shine or snow and regardless of whether I feel like it or not, I try to bring you tips that I have uncovered, discovered, or…
In my time outdoors, one of the things I like to do is go investigate. I look at trees, water, and all sorts of flora and fauna. For me it is just truly enjoying nature by being in it. The question I get mostly is, “What do you carry with you?”. Occasionally, I let the…
8 Tips for Fishing in Bad Weather Conditions The earth consists of two pressurized environments (Air & Water). Sensible weather, the day-to-day weather that we experience every day is one of many factors that affects fishing as well as our daily lives. Weather changes are caused by atmospheric changes in pressure (barometric pressure) driven by…
We’ve got another great guest post for you this time. In this one, we have Melanie from Ardent Footsteps talking to us about 5 Tips for Winter Camping. 5 Tips for Winter Camping Source: https://sectionhiker.com/winter-camping-for-beginners-amc-instructional-trip/ Believe it or not – camping in the cold winter season is possible and is, in fact, a truly…
Pike Trail Pocket Blanket Review In each of my kits, I house a type of shelter. In one it is a tarp and in another, I keep a drum liner. While there is nothing wrong with using a drum liner for shelter, the Pike Trail Pocket Blanket is now replacing this for a shelter item.…
I continually look for new gear and while I work towards knowledge as opposed to my dependence on the “new shiny toys”, there are some things I just have to have. Enter the Loftek LED Portable Floodlight. Yes, Floodlight. This little 1.6 pound brick is loaded with a 15w LED bulb that is bright enough…
I am pleased to bring you another great guest post. This time the Top 10 Most Important Survival Items from Rebecca Crawford at HikingMastery.com. Top 10 Most Important Survival Items in a Traveler’s Kit We all know that it is important to stay prepared and safe when you are traveling, especially while hiking, backpacking, or…
WOW! We have had some great posts lately and Shawn Michaels’ is no exception. Check out his article on Survival Tips for Camping in the Rain. 10 Survival Tips for Camping in the Rain Camping is one of the most desired forms of adventure. It is also a way to identify one’s ability to manage…