Hey Stupid, Cook Outdoors Instead of Inside.
One day my father’s neighbor didn’t turn up to talk over the fence line like he normally did. They spoke over the fence that divided their properties like in the…
How To Not Be THAT Guy
Who is that guy? Anyone who has worked a day in their life has probably encountered ‘that’ guy. He’s the guy who misses team workouts, or if he is doing…
Don’t be a Knucklehead. Take Precautions When Running
by Spotter Up It’s not a very complex story but the recommendations I list here are something to keep in mind while you’re out. When I lived in the heart…
Backyard Bladesmithing 101 Part 2
Part 3: Backyard Bladesmithing Getting It Hot Enough To Shape You must have a good base of coals. The best fuel source for forging a blade is charcoal. You do…
Backyard Bladesmithing 101 Part 3
Part 9: Backyard Bladesmithing: Cleaning Up https://youtu.be/CBnZE9FP67s A lot of work has occurred up until this point; now the magic happens. You will harden and temper your blade to give…
Backyard Bladesmithing 101 Part 1
Part 1 An Introduction to Backyard Bladesmithing 101 If you have ever needed a tough, strong, hard-use knife but either couldn’t or just didn’t want to spend a small fortune…
Gear Sustainability, Take a Look at What You Need to Maintain
by Frank Moss Imagine this, it’s two weeks after the SHTF and you running low on AAs and there isn’t a D cell around for 200 miles without a paranoid…
Book Suggestions Camping Cooking EDC Homesteading Mission Critical MISSION GEAR Planning Prepping & Survival
10 Killer Books to Add to Your Survival Library, List 1
One of the best ways to see if something works is to try it at home before you ever have to use it in a survival situation. I put this…
Simple Bug Out Bag (BOB) Packing List
Consider a bag for each member of your family, plan on up to 72 hours and tailor them to your needs. Don’t include equipment you don’t know how to use…
What You Need to Consider Before Hiking
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir I agree with Muir’s sentiment. There’s no better way to spend your weekend than getting some…