Survival: How to weather the perfect storm in a snow cave motel
Sitting out a blizzard can be a frightening experience, but there are ways to make it less traumatic and to ensure that you come through…
Tag: tools
How to sharpen your trowel by hand – for those of us who like ‘digging’ when we are out
As an archaeologist, whether by hobby or by profession, your most important tool is your trowel. Sharpening this tool properly is key. The job of…
Top 10 gifts for outdoor junkies
hether for a birthday or holiday, shopping for your loved ones is always an adventure. If you are looking for presents for an outdoor lover,…
Man stumbles on 49,000-year-old aboriginal shelter whilst having a call of nature
A recent archaeological site in arid Australia has unearthed new information about the spread of human habitation around Australia almost 50 thousand years ago. The site,…
How to build self-defense survival weapons
While guns are easily your best option for a self-defense weapon in a disaster or survival scenario in today’s modern era, do you still have…
Basic survival tools you should always have with you
You can have all of the survival backpacks and bug out bags that you want, but the fact of the matter is that you never…
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…
Emergency Pantry for when that disaster strikes
Natural disasters are a fact of life that many of us have to live with. Floods, tornadoes, fire, earthquakes, and blizzards are commonplace in many…
Top reasons to escape and build a cabin in the woods
If you are tired of city life, bored of the everyday grind, or you’re planning on going away but want to exchange the experience of…
Fastpacking – The merging of trail running and backpacking
Over the past few years, there has been a change within the trail running community to take it into the wilderness for more than just a day…