If you are going out into the wilderness, you should make sure you are going well prepared with the right items for survival. Sure, no one wants or expects to get into a life threatening situation. However, in the wilderness, anything can happen at any time. In this article, we have complied 7 must have […]
Category: Outdoor Skills | Survival
How to Tie a Square Knot (AKA Reef Knot)
The Square Knot is one of the most well known knots. It is easy to tie and is useful for low strain ties. While most people call this knot a square knot, in actuality the knot is names the reef knot. The knot is popular among sailors, climbers, and gift wrappers for its convenience and […]
Making Char Cloth
I like mixing traditional survival skills and technology with the science and technology of modern times. While there are many modern ways to light fire, being able to use flint and steel or other older tech has its uses. Char cloth is a traditional tender that you can make yourself – it’s basically just cloth […]
Camping: How to Start a Fire With a Battery
Being a DIY Prepper involves learning multi-disciplines, and while I believe living off the land in a wilderness setting is a unrealistic TEOTWAWKI plan, I still think everyone should have basic wilderness survival skill. One outdoor skill everyone should possess is the ability to make fire. This is one skill that redundancy is especially […]
Knots: Taut Line Hitch
Today’s knot is the Taut Line Hitch. Since it can be slipped to tighten or loosen a line, and it also holds well under load, it is a great not for camping. This makes it useful for lines that may need adjustment. I learned it in the boy scouts and use it to tie tent […]