As I discussed in my previous article Life Saving Skills – Pulleys for Rope Rescue, pulleys are a great concept to learn as they are a force multiplier in lifting heavy weights. Aside from rescue, pulleys can help you tension a rope far beyond...
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“Scout” Survival Kit – The EDC of the Outdoors
March 15, 2015What is a “scout” survival kit? To me, it means something a little different than an EDC (Every Day Carry) Kit. A scout kit is what I consider to have on me when I have set up camp and leave my primary bag to...
What gear comes to mind when you think of a bug out bag? I would argue that the majority of us relate the term bug out bag to outdoor survival gear: shelter, water purification, fire making, bushcraft, etc. However, what about survival gear that...
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Life Saving Skills – Pulleys for Rope Rescue & Stuck Cars
March 9, 2015A couple of years ago, I used to own a Jeep Wrangler which was my pride and joy. I outfitted the vehicle with a 4″ lift, 33″ tires and all the bells and whistles. The last item which I wanted was a nice winch....
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Tree Climbing & Sentry Lookout Positioning
March 7, 2015If SHTF and it ever comes down to defending your property, you need to give yourself advanced warning of threats. This can be obtained in a variety of ways: Using radio communications, you can network with other homes in your area and get forewarning of threats. You...
Bushcraft in my eyes is not simply knowing the skills to survive in the woods. It is a chance to reconnect and renew ourselves with nature & our ancestry. Too few times do we ever go out into the middle of the nowhere, lay back,...
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Build Your Own Bug Out Bag (Categories & Ideas)
February 16, 2015If I could have one recommendation for anyone out there who is new to prepping, try to avoid buying a pre-loaded bug out bag. Although you might think there is a threat of impending doom with how current events are playing out, you do indeed have...
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Pine – One of the Best Survival Trees
January 26, 2015Pine trees cover “almost” every aspect of survival – shelter, food, fire, tools and more! They are one of the easiest to identify and are plentiful! All you need to do is learn what they have to offer. Although there are an immense number...
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Build a Bushcraft Ladder in under 15 minutes!
January 17, 2015Why would a bushcraft ladder be a good idea? Lots of reasons actually… Reach wild edibles like fruits, nuts, etc that are high in trees. Reach birds nests for eggs Get a height advantage for a look out Cross a small crevasse Use the...
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Save >50% More Cordage Building Bushcraft Shelters
January 11, 2015I feel like one of those Capital One Credit Card Commercials – “Who wouldn’t want to save 50% more cordage?” If you have ever built a semi-permanent to permanent bushcraft shelter, you’ll find that each joint takes ALOT of cordage. A secure lashing requires...