Author: Nick Oetken

Nick Oetken is one of the authors writing for Outdoor Revival

Top Survival Uses For Cotton

Nick Oetken

Cotton has been one of the oldest and durable form of clothing for a very long time. But with the rise of newer fabrics, it…

7 Steps On How to Tan a Hide

Nick Oetken

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

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 a must. In terms of…

Tips On How to Survive a Bear Attack

Nick Oetken

Bear attacks are small on the scale of other risks while out in the wild. From 2010-2018 there were 51 fatal attacks, 12 of which…

Mountain Men: Trapping Furs Driven by European Fashion

Nick Oetken

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

The Ancient Skill of The Cobbler

Nick Oetken

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

The How To’s of Bird Watching and Wildlife Observation

Nick Oetken

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

Navigating Without Survival Equipment

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

Tips & Insights On Surviving A Desert Climate

Nick Oetken

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

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 simply described as a large…