Tips for Shaving with an Axe or Hatchet We’ve all seen art showing brawny, bearded lumberjacks giving themselves a shave with their axe. The reality is that using an axe or hatchet for shaving is not only possible, but a preferred option if you’re stuck without a razor. Let’s take a look at some important …
Practical Survival Tips from the Book of Leviticus The book of Leviticus in the Bible is probably one of the most debated and contentious in all of scripture. The restrictions placed on the Jewish people are seen by some as oppressive and others as a blessing and wise set of rules to follow. Many of …
Practical, Yet Little Known Uses for Flashlights Your flashlight is much more than a source of light in the dark. It can be used for dozens of practical survival applications, and there are a few that you may not have considered. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can use this to your …
Make a Backpacking Checklist Before Heading Out Even the most experienced backpackers can forget essential items as they are preparing for their next trip. You should always have a checklist handy and frequently update it in order ensure that you are not leaving anything behind. As we get into the heart of this year’s hiking …
Mosquito Repellents: Separating Fact from Fiction There is no shortage of tips, tricks and recipes for repelling mosquitoes out there, and some are more effective than others. We need to be more careful than ever when it comes to avoiding mosquito bites, and it’s important to know what is known to work and what repellent …
Practical Tips About Building Tarps and Shelters There are a lot of different types of shelters out there, and we’ve talked about some easy ways to use tarps to build rudimentary ones . This is a good time to re-visit the topic and add some additional suggestions as more and more people head outdoors during …
A Few More Hacks to Add to Your Wilderness Survival Arsenal It’s time for another round of simple, effective and practical hacks that can make things a little bit easier during a wilderness survival situation. They only take seconds to put together, you don’t need a lot of material, and they can help to address …
Simple Steps to Keep Warm While Sleeping Outdoors Nights can get chilly in the great outdoors, even during the middle of the summer. Believe it or not, many people lose a lot of body heat while camping during warm weather months, and cases of hypothermia are not uncommon. Let’s take a look at a few …
When talking about fires, terms such as fire-starting material, kindling, tinder and good wood come up a lot. However, they don’t do much to explain how big or long items should be, or how much wood you will need to get started. Below is a simple guide that can help to ensure that you are …
Geraldine Largay was an experienced hiker who was making a monumental trek through the Appalachian Trail. She stopped to use a restroom in the summer of 2013 off the trail in the Maine wilderness. She came out, started hiking and then got lost. Tragically, she died despite a massive search and investigation that involved everyone …
