Tag: survival
Deep Survival – Book Review
I first heard of this book via a short review in Tactical Knives, a US magazine, where it was very well received. Therefore when I…
Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tighteners – Review
Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightening products make tensioning and securing ropes a simple and positive procedure – even if you cannot tie a knot…
Fingerless wristwarmer mitts made in five minutes
Winter’s going to be here before you know it, the cold winds and snow are going to be blowing in and sucking the heat out…
Helle Sigmund Knife Review
Coming, like all Helle Knives, in a strong card tube along with a care and maintenance booklet, a linen cloth and a lifetime warranty against…
Birchbark – Woven Kindling
Here’s a great little project to do that will help you out when you want to get a fire going, especially if it’s a bit…
Survival uses for headphones
I may not carry a knife or 10 feet of paracord with me daily, but I always have my headphones. If I was thrust into…
Harrowing survival of Truman Everts in the Yellowstone Park
Conquering the uncharted territory saw its prime in the 18th and 19th century when individuals and expeditions strived to set foot where no one had…
Nature as cool wallpaper
Nature exists as little more than wallpaper in most people’s lives. In the modern world, we are surrounded by pretty green foliage with a few…
11 ways a condom can save life when in an emergency situation
Multi-functional survival uses for a CONDOM. Including CONDOMS in survival kits is not a new idea. People have been packing them in mini survival kits…
Boat Sinks: Survives 3 days in air pocket 100 feet under water
Harrison Okene, who was a 29-year-old cook, was the only survivor of the Jacson-4, which capsized after being battered by heavy swells and waves. Eleven other…