Against All Odds: Fire Lays
The way an outdoorsman arranges his firewood for a campfire, cook fire, signal fire, council fire, or just…
Against All Odds: Making Primeval Weapons
In January 2013, 36-year-old Air Force Veteran David Decareaux, his two sons, 8 and 10, and his dog…
Pathfinding Without A Compass
When it comes to finding your bearings, there is no such thing as a “sixth sense of direction,”…
American Classic Bush Knife
Before the first Rambo movie had everyone running out to their local sporting goods store looking for a…
Against All Odds: Survival Bushcraft 101: Knives
Bushcrafting is long-term wilderness living, depending on skills and knowledge. These skills teach a deep respect for nature…
Against All Odds: Ranger Rick Paracord Survival Kit
When I look at new gear for evaluation, I always think of multi-use options. For those thinking “outside the box,” there are many creative ways to use the Ranger Rick Paracord Survival Kit.
Offbeat: RAT Fire Kit
The milspec green anodized aluminum capsule measures one inch in diameter and is 4.25 inches long. The unit weighs 2.5 ounces, which is a little heavier than most fire starters, but has the added advantage of a waterproof tinder container.
Against All Odds: Constructing Natural Shelters
In the November issue, we covered simple shelters that can easily be located and utilized in various wilderness…
AGAINST ALL ODDS: Natural Survival Shelters
People get lost in the wild for a number of reasons. We may all have had that feeling of a sudden loss of orientation at one time or another. It doesn’t take much before the feeling of panic strikes.
The Cutting Edge: RAT Cutlery’s Izula Neck Knife & RC-3
There is an ant that I have come to know: first, by the many different nature programs on…