I make sure to buy my popcorn in 25 or 50 gallon bulk bags at the local warehouse store because it is cheap, easy, fun, and if push comes to shove can be ground into some resemblance of cornmeal. Most folks think microwave when they hear the word popcorn, but their are sorts of […]
Category: Outdoor Life
How to Carry Duct Tape While Backpacking
A common trick among backpackers is to wrap some duct tape around their water bottle or lighter so that they always have a couple feet readily available for quick repairs. This is an easy duct tape tip that ensures you always have some tape on hand. I find that having some duct tape with […]
How to Extract Clean, Drinkable Water From Plant Leaves
As a child I used to read about solar stills made by digging a hole in the desert and covering it with clear plastic, I was an adult by the time I actually visited a desert environment, but I was very disappointed with the results. However, by placing a plastic bag over the leaves […]
Camping: Hula Hoop Camping Shower
Being out on the land camping while I clear the land has its benefits. I can save travel time and I get to see my land at all times of the day. However it also has a drawback. Namely working hard and being outdoors makes showers a luxury. I am NOT used to having a […]
How to Make a Homemade Cable Snare
My friend William Smith, who used to trap in Alaska and now builds very inexpensive, but quality snares. He agreed to show me how he builds homemade cable snares. The Parts are Pretty simple 3/32 aircraft cable Sure-lock snare lock Double ferrule Single ferrule. To Build a Homemade Cable Snare: First, you run the […]