When it comes to the world of bushcraft, there’s a long list of essential tools to have on your packing list. You need a waterproof tent and tarp, a warm sleeping bag, knives, cooking utensils, etc. However, one of the most important things to remember is a sharp and reliable bushcraft hatchet. You’ve come to the …
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time in the great outdoors, you realize how important a trustworthy tarp is. Tarps are one of the most versatile and underrated pieces of equipment that you can take camping or hiking. If you know what you’re doing, they can be turned into a shelter to save you …
Humans have come up with some incredible ways of building structures to live in. The sod house is one example. These home-building technologies are not just a thing of the past either. Recent technologies have been very effective like earthbag homes and even 3D printed houses! The American homesteader in the early 1800s would have …
Bushcraft is all about applying survival skills using the available resources in one’s natural environment. Learning to make the most out of the bare minimum can help not just in your outdoor adventures, but in your day-to-day life as well. However, bushcraft projects aren’t all work and no play. They’re quite the opposite actually. It …
When it comes to the great outdoors, bushcraft saws are among the most underrated commodities in an outdoorsman or woman’s arsenal. Having a sharp and reliable saw will get you out of many jams and help you with tons of aspects involved with outdoor living. In this article, we’ll look at the importance of having …
Having a reliable axe is extremely important whether you’re a weekend warrior who occasionally goes camping or an avid survivalist. Axes are one of the most useful, multi-purpose tools that an outdoorsman or woman can have in their arsenal. Yes, axes are multipurpose tools. The best bushcraft axe should be effective at chopping and cutting …
American bushcraft dates hundreds of years to the first explorers and adventurers, both European and Native American. However, all aspects of bushcraft living have come a long way since then, none more so than bushcraft tents. Original bushcraft tents included teepes, lean-tos, and speedily constructed structures made out of tarps, leaves, and anything else available. …
Long ago, my father taught me that you should always be prepared. I knew about prepper supplies as a child. My prepper mindset has now expanded far beyond preparing for a tornado. Due to the constant chaos throughout the world, I think it’s important to prepare for quite a few scenarios. This includes preparations for …
Do you keep an ultimate survival kit list handy in case of an emergency? The truth is that a natural disaster can strike at any time—whether you’re enjoying a family camping trip or a hike with friends, or whether you’re going about your day-to-day business at home. The importance of having a fully loaded survival …
Despite what advanced survivalists might suggest, you should have more than a simple pocketknife on you when navigating a wilderness environment. The best bushcraft gear can help you create a makeshift shelter, stay well fed and hydrated, and even craft other helpful bushcraft tools! If you want to start your next survival adventure out on …
Fire is the ultimate survival tool. When harnessed, it creates life saving heat, it cooks food for consumption, and it provides protection and peace of mind. But, if you want to be a true survivalist, you need to be able to master fire. First, you need to be able to start a fire in any …
Have you ever sat before a fire under the stars in pure solitude? There is a feeling when you do this. Well, it’s a connection. It is a connection that all of us can make to the wilder side of our humanity. Though we control our climate inside our home, we can have nearly everything …
What is Bushcraft Gear? Bushcraft gear, also known as survival gear, includes items that are necessary for survival in the wilderness, from dense forests to frozen mountains. Common examples of bushcraft gear include fire starters, knives, load carrying gear, water carriers, and navigation equipment. The essence of bushcraft lies in using the most primitive survival …
The survival community will always put an emphasis on things like fire, shelter, and water. One of the details of shelter that is often overlooked is the importance of your bed and sleeping. If you are in a true survival situation there is a good chance that sleep will be fleeting. It will be hard …
Arguably, creating fire is one of the most, if not the most, important skills you can have in a survival situation. When you create fire you create warmth, light, the ability to cook your food, boil water, protect yourself and provide comfort. The very act of being able to create fire can be a matter …