Category: Old Ways
Native American man turns down offer of $1.8 million for his home – in order to preserve Sacred Land
Deep in the heart of the city of Miami, about two blocks from Brickell Street, sits a small wooden house with a garden and a…
This is Jonathan, 182-year-old giant tortoise from St.Helena & the oldest land animal currently living
Long being the subject of various dichotomies in folklore and philosophy, tortoises may not have the ability to outrun us, but they certainly possess the…
One of the Most Dangerous Sea Crossings Ever
When Franz Romer was not able to fly across the Atlantic during the 1920s, he made the decision to cross it in a Kayak, despite…
Struggling With Friction Firelighting – Bow Drill Troubleshooting Guide
When it comes to Bushcraft and Survival friction fire lighting can be seen high up there on the skills to learn list, At Outdoor Revival…
Are You Struggling To Sleep – Get Camping Is The Answer
Throughout much of history, humans have gone to bed shortly after sundown and woke up in the morning at sunrise, and it seems that this…
6 Must Know Natural Tinders for Firelighting and Emergencies
While we at Outdoor Revival would not call ourselves Pyromaniacs, there’s the odd person that might refer to us that way. It’s safe to say…
Cooking Pot Suspension Methods Compared
Over the years I tried out a number of different methods of suspending my cooking pot over the camp fire, mainly inspired by the methods…
Is That Plant Safe To Eat – Edibility Tests
Here at Outdoor Revival we recognize the importance of being able to look after yourself, after all, we’re regularly encouraging people to get out into…
Some great tasting Bannock bread recipes for when you’re on the trail
Hoodoo’s recipes There was a period in my life where I lived out of a pack for months at a time, and this was one…
The Highway knife – Make Your Own
Who would like to make their own knife? I have to say that it’s a blast and incredibly satisfying, I’ve made a few knives over…