I Pet a Rattlesnake – And Question My Life Choices: Fizz was not happy to be out of her bucket. And she made her displeasure known. The high frequency buzz of an angry rattlesnake is unmistakable once you have … Continue Reading →
10 Books for Bushcrafters, Nature Lovers, and People Who Love the Outdoors (2016)
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 →
Don’t use a Condom when a Chicken Bag will do! (for wilderness survival)
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)
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)
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 →
Bushcraft Knife Skills – Practice with the Masters (Video)
. 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 →
Feral Apples – A Snack for the Sharp-eyed Hiker
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 →
Win an Exos-Gear Bravo Backpack!
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 →
Backpack Review: Exos-Gear Bravo
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 →
Trees Talk! (To each other)
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 Sap Glue (Video)
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 →