Tag: tips

How to build a simple survival signal fire

Paul Pinkerton

If you are ever lost, one of the best ways to get the attention of people for help is to make a signal fire. This…

The “Ultimate” survival tool – a spoon

Survival tools have been made for centuries. Knives, paracord bracelets, and instant dinners all fall under this category. Sometimes, though, we ignore what is plainly…

Bannock bread is something that is easy to make and cook around a campfire

Paul Pinkerton

BANNOCK BREAD DRY MIX Bannock bread is something that is easy to make and cook around a campfire and as we know, nothing tastes as…

Survival uses for headphones

I may not carry a knife or 10 feet of paracord with me daily, but I always have my headphones. If I was thrust into…

Free (or nearly free) ways to learn about Bushcraft and Outdoor skills

Paul Pinkerton

Learning Bushcraft and Outdoor skills without breaking the bank This article covers ways of acquiring outdoor knowledge and skills for free or at very low…

50 essential (Wilderness) backpacking tips

When you’re out in the wilderness that many of us love to be in there are a few things that are best not forgotten, here…

Heres how to make a Bushcraft knife based on the Woodlore model

Paul Pinkerton

  This is my attempt to make a Bushcraft knife based on the Woodlore model.  I used 4 mm 01 carbon Steel  which I obtained…

How to: Birch Tar Resin For Paleo Crafts and Tool Making

For anyone that follows my instructables, you’ll know that I have an affinity for traditional tool making and paleo/meso craft stemming from my childhood with…