Tag: fire starter
These old wives tales could kill you – know the facts
All sorts of situations can bring to mind ancient folk remedies and old wives tales that have been passed down through the ages. These sometimes…
Pack for an overnight hike
Hiking is always a fun and thrilling activity that most of us enjoy and love doing. But the excitement is even greater when you explore…
Essential items that should be in your survival kit
Making your own survival kit is not a hard thing to do as long as you know where are you going to use it. Do…
Hatchets are useful in a survival situation
Many survivalists would claim that the knife is the most important tool you can have in a survival situation. There’s no denying that the knife…
Great survival uses of moss
Have you ever thought about moss and what you know about it? It is sometimes the green thing that grows on trees, rocks, buildings, and…
Bailing out: Life hacks for the outdoorsman
We have all been there. Out in the woods, either camping or hiking, you suddenly realize that you have forgotten something essential. Or you find…
$100 to spend wisely on hiking equipment
Before you decide to leave on your trip, you will need to carefully study the map and decide which route you are going to take.…
Homemade fire starters – An essential for your next trip
Sometimes starting a fire while you are camping can be a huge struggle. The wood isn’t always great, the conditions are sometimes wet, and other…
Top 10 Survival Uses For Coffee Filters
A major survival skill to have is being able to take ordinary items around your house and re-applying those items into a number of different…
Your tinderbox is more important than your Tinder profile
This is number one on every survivalist’s list. If you spend time backpacking in wet environments, you probably already have your own tinderbox. If you don’t, now’s…