Nick Oetken

7 Steps On How to Tan a Hide

Throughout history, leather has been incredibly useful. Our ancestors have used it for everything from making clothing to making hinges…

6 years ago

Why Is the Hatchet More Valuable Than the Knife?

In any survival expedition, having a piece of handy equipment for different kinds of situations that warrant different solutions is…

6 years ago

Tips On How to Survive a Bear Attack

Bear attacks are small on the scale of other risks while out in the wild. From 2010-2018 there were 51…

6 years ago

Mountain Men: Trapping Furs Driven by European Fashion

One of the most colorful groups of people in the history of America was the Mountain Men. This rough-and-tumble bunch…

6 years ago

The Ancient Skill of The Cobbler

Need a new pair of shoes? What do you do? Run down to the local shoe store or big box…

6 years ago

The How To’s of Bird Watching and Wildlife Observation

Being outdoors inevitably puts you in close proximity to a myriad of interesting wildlife – including plants, birds, and other…

6 years ago

Navigating Without Survival Equipment

Life is full of uncertainties. Therefore, one must arm himself or herself with all necessary skills as possible. When you…

6 years ago

Tips & Insights On Surviving A Desert Climate

Recently we decided to bring you a short series of articles that deal with some of the world’s harshest climates.…

6 years ago

The Parang Blade – The Perfect Survival Tool

Hailing from Southeast Asia, and Malaysia in particular, Parang is a traditional tool of the local peoples; it is most…

6 years ago

Surviving Cold Climates – When Warmth Means Life

Nature, the unbound wilderness, the testing outdoors, they are multi-faceted, full of unexpected moments and varying moods. And one time…

6 years ago