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Something to Try: The Cross Stick Fire (Video)

  • By Steve
  • December 3, 2016
  • 4 Comments

  I love learning new bushcraft skills! No matter how long I practice bushcraft, there is always so much more to learn.  There are techniques aimed at specific environments, traditional … Continue Reading →

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Rescue Survivor Becomes Search and Rescue Volunteer

  • By Steve
  • November 29, 2016
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  A story in the news this week caught my attention.  Twenty five years ago, Cindy Moyneur England and an 11 year old boy became separated from their hiking party … Continue Reading →

XYZ –How to Fix Your Zippers (Video)

  • By Steve
  • November 26, 2016
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  I have an old L.L. Bean jacket I love dearly.  The nylon outer coat hangs to mid-thigh and the fleece liner keeps me toasty when the weather turns bleak.  … Continue Reading →

My Mistake at Flora Lake

  • By Steve
  • November 20, 2016
  • 4 Comments

  You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what … Continue Reading →

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10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2016)

  • By Steve
  • November 6, 2016
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  Learning is fundamental to bushcraft.  No matter how much knowledge or experience you have, there’s always so much more to learn.  Below are 10 bushcraft books I recommend.  I … Continue Reading →

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Don’t use a Condom when a Chicken Bag will do! (for wilderness survival)

  • By Steve
  • October 29, 2016
  • 8 Comments

  We run a nice clean website here at NatureOutside.  So you may be surprised to hear me talk about condoms.  But condoms had a place in wilderness survival for ages.  … Continue Reading →

10 Equipment Gifts for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2016)

  • By Steve
  • October 21, 2016
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  It’s hard to shop for someone who loves the outdoors.  You want to get them something they’ll use and enjoy.  A gift that matches their interests and inspires them … Continue Reading →

How to Catch a Polar Bear (bushcraft Joke)

  • By Steve
  • October 15, 2016
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  Bushcraft is Fun! Bushcraft is the practical knowledge of our natural world.  You can use bushcraft skills to provide shelter, water, fire and food from materials found in our … Continue Reading →

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Bushcraft Knife Skills – Practice with the Masters (Video)

  • By Steve
  • October 7, 2016
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. Did you know I played drums in a Hollywood rock band?  I needed a creative outlet from my very intense and cerebral job as an engineer.  And being a drummer … Continue Reading →

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Feral Apples – A Snack for the Sharp-eyed Hiker

  • By Steve
  • September 29, 2016
  • 2 Comments

  I inhale deeply as I saunter along the trail.  The smells of the forest permeate my being.  Fallen tanoak leaves mix with earthy humus and the sweet smell of … Continue Reading →

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