Survival Blog
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How to Sharpen an Axe
Why Should You Sharpen Your Axe? "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." President Abraham Lincoln said it... -
How To Create A Simple DIY Campfire Cooking Suspension System
Pull out your phone, pull up a browser, and look for “restaurants near me.” That’s how simple it is these days to find food options. However, when you’re out in... -
The Versatility of Dry Bags
Any outdoor enthusiast knows that one of the most important things when going into the wilderness is to always be prepared. Being prepared means having the right gear, which can... -
Different Ways to Utilize Your Shemagh as a Pack
Have you ever used a shemagh? A shemagh is a large piece of square cloth that resembles a scarf. Traditionally, shemaghs are worn as a headdress by people in Middle... -
The One Knot To Rule Them All and How To Tie It
Knowing your way around a rope can help make your trip outdoors a hundred times easier. The arbor knot is a simple knot that gets almost any job done, so you can use it to secure your food, shelter, gear, and to gather supplies. Learn how to tie it here! -
Why Choose Pathfinder Titanium Cookware
The type of cookware that you bring for camping can make or break your experience. For example, if you like to hike, materials like cast iron will be far too heavy to carry. Others, like titanium, tend to have hot spots that can make it a challenge to cook evenly. That’s why you should always do your own research on the cookware materials that work for you best. -
Self Reliance Outfitters: Dave Canterbury
With almost 40 years of experience in the outdoors, Dave has put his knowledge to good use by writing guide books, instructing at schools, educational videos, and selling high-quality gear at his online store. -
How to Start a Fire Using Flint and Steel
A Foolproof Technique for Fire Starters You can start a fire easily with a variety of household objects like matches, cloth, cotton balls, or a small lighter. However, in the... -
10 Tips To Backyard Bushcraft – Part 2
While ‘backyard bushcraft’ may seem like an oxymoron to some, history proves otherwise. For those great men who passed down the traditions of bushcraft, it was their own backyards that... -
Why Mora Knives are Great for a DIY Bushcraft Camp
To many, the allure of bushcraft is that it can be incredibly fulfilling yet very affordable. At its very basic levels, you can merely head off into the woods with... -
What is the Best Fire Starter for your Bushcraft Camp
Is the Ferro Rod the Best Firestarter for your Bushcraft Camp? A fire pit or fire ring at your bushcraft camp will likely be a place of gathering. It will... -
Essential Survival Gear for a DIY Bushcraft Camp
We all dream of having a little spot in the woods to call our own. You might see people at a bushcraft camp on YouTube or in a magazine. Creating your own...