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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 →
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 →
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 →
. 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 →
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 →
This month I reviewed the Exos-Gear Bravo daypack. The Exos-Gear Bravo is a “tactical style” daypack. This class of daypacks is characterized by: Rugged nylon materials Many compartments for … Continue Reading →
Can an inexpensive “military style” daypack deliver value in the field? This is the question I set out to answer when Exos-Gear, a manufacturer of outdoor and urban backpacks … Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard something shocking? Startling? A revelation? But then you pause a moment to think. And suddenly it makes perfect sense. In a flash of insight you … Continue Reading →
Pine resin (also called pine pitch) is an amazing substance. It is hardened sap that pine trees secrete when they are cut or damaged. In another article, I explain … Continue Reading →
HOLY @$%*&! I freeze like a marble statue. Are my eyes deceiving me? Less than 20 feet to my front are the largest rattlesnakes I’ve ever seen. Two of … Continue Reading →