5 Essential Axe Skills That Can Save Your Life!
AXE SKILLS can save your life. As a winter outdoor adventurer, the ability to build a fire is critical to survival. Practical and safe axe
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Finding Natural Tinder Resources And How To Use Them
Seasoned survivalists have a “possum mentality.” Possums gather things as they go and never pass a resource. (Did you know they curl their tails like
Gear Up For Winter! My Tips For Cold Weather Survival.
If you haven’t noticed, Winter is officially here! When frigid temperatures hit, it’s time to make life-saving changes and additions to your gear kits. Whether
Progression by Regression
Progress by Regression Relationship Between Gear and Wilderness Skills The training system that I have developed recognizes that there is an inversely proportionate relationship between
Water is Life
Water really is life, so being able to get clean water in the backcountry is a huge priority. It is an immediate need. Generally speaking,
The True Value of Training
A father and son teamed up for a course and left with an unforgettable wilderness experience. My name is Jeff Carlson. My son Jack and
D.I.Y. Maple Syrup Process
Guest Blog by Desmond Armstrong The season may be coming to a close shortly, but it’s not too late to tap those beautiful maple trees
Even Lighter BOB for EDC
This was an interesting question from a member that I thought would make a good blog post for the members-only side of things. The question
Cold Weather, No Problem
I am excited about the latest film that we captured in Maine. Not only is it a rare chance to do a film in a
Ready or Not, Winter is Here
Winter is here. It brought the cold weather with it again this year. Winter really separates the “outdoor recreation enthusiast” category into those that still
Knowledge of Self
We are all born dying. Take a moment to convince yourself of that fact. We will all reach our expiration date, and it will require
Green Beret’s No-Nonsense Bug Out
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is an important study in human motivation. I find myself referring to this hierarchy on a continual basis when it comes