Author: Ian Carroll
Ian Carroll is one of the authors writing for Outdoor Revival
Components of a camping knife
There’s a lot that goes into a good blade, whether it’s fixed or flipping. Being aware of the basic components of knifemaking is the best…
Top 10 noteworthy knife companies
We need to start by saying that it is extremely hard to generalize about an entire brand, especially in the world of knives. There are…
How to pick the best camping knife
Finding the best camping knife is about more than just convenience, it’s about wilderness safety. If you don’t have a good blade on your belt,…
How to learn Spanish easily and quickly
When you try to learn Spanish for the first time, it seems impossible. There are a million verbs to learn with even more conjugations and…
How to start travel volunteering
Most people have traveled internationally at least once. Maybe a week in Hawaii or three weeks touring Europe. You know, the usual traveler, tourist thing.…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
Border crossings: 5 Tips for international travel
When you’re traveling internationally, there are a lot of things to consider that you never had to think of back home. One of the most…
Winter clothes – layering tips for staying warm
Yesterday I woke up in Mexico, blanketed by three inches of fresh snow. It was cold! Safe to say, that none of us expected this.…
5 Considerations before you buy a camp stove
All of us here at Outdoor Revival like to spend summer nights in the woods and wilds. And while Clif bars and beef jerky are…
Wilderness first aid: One skill you don’t skip
Wilderness first aid can sometimes mean the difference between life and death when in the backcountry. Would you rather sprain your ankle thirty miles from…