Tag: wood
How to use a pine tree for survival – food, medicine, fuel and shelter
We all love hiking and camping in the wilderness, and sometimes even for more than a week. The reality is that no matter how well-trained…
How to build a chicken coop
Constructing a chicken coop is a fun little project that can be done by anyone so long as you have the right materials and at…
Freaking out and lost in the wilderness – What to do next
A few years ago I met up with a friend I hadn’t seen for several months, we met up at 19:00, had dinner at a…
Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…
See how a dugout canoe is made by a master craftsman (watch)
Whether you live or plan to live near water, you need to have some kind of a boat. Living near water means that you should…
Tiny House vs RV – When you need a home away from home
There are many ways to spend time in the wilderness, surrounded by peaceful landscapes, beautiful greenery, and the calming sounds of nature. Most people would…
6 Tips To Safe Campfire
Fred Bear said “Hardships are quickly forgotten. Intense heat, bitter cold, rain and snow, fatigue, and luckless hunting fade quickly into memories of great fellowship,…
Step by step to get the fire burning
I can’t deny it; I love fire, I love making it, managing and nurturing it and enjoying its warmth, light, and character. There’s nothing quite…
Distress signals: In a survival situation, building a fire can make the difference between life & Death
If you find yourself in the great outdoors and in need of some assistance you should be aware of the signal codes that are generally…
Covert Crafts Spoon Scorp
Bushcraft is a wonderful art it can be almost infinite in its variety, everyone of us approaches the subject differently. I like to add the…