Category: Old Ways
Old School vs New School: Why you need Traditional Maps
With all of the modern gadgets that we have these days, it is easy to forget how we used to do things not too long…
Great survival skills to practice before your next adventure
Here at Outdoor Revival, we’re strong believers in practicing your skills and getting to grips with them before going out into the wilderness where you…
Is Technology ruining the wilderness experience
The very word ‘wilderness’ evokes in most of us thoughts of loneliness, an uninhabited region, somewhere one goes to be far away from the busy crowds…
Pine Tree survival hacks
You and a friend are off on a hiking trail through the wilderness, populated by forests of pines, plenty of rivers, hills, and valleys. You…
Know the stars: Learn to navigate at night
When you are away from city lights, you will be able to see far more stars in the sky than you could otherwise. It is…
It’s madness: Working on an Off Grid to do list
When it comes to living ‘Off Grid’ Daisy Crocket is just awesome, so it’s great to see just some of the effort that goes into…
Some of the oldest places in America everyone should visit
Many people still believe that American history starts in the 17th century with the Pilgrim settlements or even worse, with the 18th century Revolutionary War. Of…
Uses for Cattail Fluff: A great survival resource
The most common cattail (Typha latifolia) that we all recognize is a tall plant often found growing in dense stands in wetland areas, such as…
Plants you might not know are Edible
When you are out in the woods, you are surrounded by animals, adventure, and vegetation. While it is not a good idea to eat random…
Just a decade to grow a forest in the back yard
If you don’t have an entire century at your disposal to create a whole forest for yourself you can utilize some of the effective tricks that…