How to Make a Bark Sheath
When I was in the Sierras learning to forge my first knife, I encountered an unusual problem. I had finished forging the blade and had just mounted it in … Continue Reading →
Category: Skills
Primitive skills, modern skills
My First Knife
This article contains an affiliate link. It’s my goal to be bad at many things. You won’t find this slogan on motivational posters. But I advise everyone to strive … Continue Reading →
How to Use Bear Spray
Many of us carry bear spray while traveling in bear country. But do you know how to use it? I always make a point at the start of the … Continue Reading →
How to Wash Dishes While Camping
I want to share a video about how to wash dishes while camping. It’s from Amanda Outside on YouTube. I think it is a good starting point for beginners … Continue Reading →
Mountains Make Their Own Weather
This article contains affiliate links. In the school of the woods there is no graduation day. – Horace Kephart I had been rereading Kephart’s classic, Camping and … Continue Reading →
A Simple Way to Kill Mosquitos (Humor)
I’ve written before about the most effective mosquito repellents. And I’ve made jokes about how mosquitos relish the chance to dine on unwary campers. Today, I want to share … Continue Reading →
The Summit is Closed – Hiking with Cattle!
Conservation grazing is a grassland management tool that presents special challenges for hikers. Let’s talk about hiking with cows! Early Morning Hike I’m out for an early … Continue Reading →
Fun with the Fire Plough (Video)
The fire plough is a fire-by-friction method used in Polynesia. It’s one of the few friction methods I’ve never tried. I’ve seen demonstrations of the technique. But I’ve never witnessed … Continue Reading →
The Norwegian Mountain Code
In the past I’ve written about the 12 woodlores. These are guiding principles from famous Bushcraft Instructor Ray Mears. Ray sets out to provide a framework to keep us safe … Continue Reading →
As the Wind Blows… Estimating Wind Speed
This article contains affiliate links… Do you pay attention to the wind? I pay attention when I’m in the field tracking wildlife. But primarily I use wind direction. Stalking an … Continue Reading →