Why 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...
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“Better” Survival Knot Series @ Cincinnati
January 10, 2015Today I led a teaching session on “better” survival knots at our Meetup.com group – Cincinnati Survival/Preparedness group. We had about 42 people RSVP, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot of knots. Below is a download of the presentation I delivered which...
There is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy (e.g. – military reference). Below are files of a 5 part series on land...
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Survival Shoelace Knot – Never comes undone!
January 4, 2015The next knot in my “Better” Survival Knot Series is what I call the double slip square knot. Once you try out this knot, you’ll never tie your shoes the way you were taught by mom and pop.
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“Better” Survival Knot Series – Midshipman’s Hitch
January 2, 2015If you’ve ever set up a tent, rain fly, or tarp, you’ve probably used a taut line hitch (or similar plastic device) that keeps the line taut but adjustable. However, the taut line hitch is NOT the best hitch for securing rain tarps because...
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“Better” Survival Knot Series – Constrictor Knot
January 1, 2015Everyone has their own opinion on what the best survival knots are. Well, here is the first of a series on my favorite knots where I’ll prove to you why they are better.
Paracord is a prepper’s best friend – we’ve made everything from lanyards, belts, bracelets, and rifle slings out of it to ensure we are never without rope. However, even though paracord is one of the cheaper preps, the price starts to add up as...
There’s a romantic vision of being able to be your own Bear Grylls or Les Stroud; heading out into the wilderness and surviving off the land. You are hiking through the bush and finding all sorts of exotic wild edibles to make your next meal....
Whether you have a BOB (Bug Out Bag), INCH Bag (I’m Never Coming Home), or any other type of preparedness bag, consider modularity as part of your design principle.