The Dangers of Immersion Foot During Extended Periods Outdoors in a Survival Situation

When spending an extended period of time outdoors, particularly in wet and cold conditions, one of the dangers that individuals may face is immersion foot, also known as trench foot. Immersion foot is a condition that occurs when the feet are exposed to prolonged moisture and cold temperatures, leading to tissue damage and potential infection. …

The Importance of Having a Good Fire Starting Kit for Camping, Bushcraft, Survival and Preparedness

"🔥🏕️ When it comes to outdoor bushcraft, camping, and survival, having a reliable fire starting kit is absolutely crucial. It's not just about warmth and cooking, but also about safety and peace of mind. A well-prepared fire starting kit ensures that you can quickly and efficiently start a fire in any situation, regardless of weather …

City Bonfires Portable Fire Pits now available in full size and mini size

I’ve been using City Bonfires Portable Fire Pits for the last couple of years now. They work great and are a great addition to my fire kit. There are many uses for the fire pits and they are a reliable fire source. The fire pits provide light, heat and are able to be used to …

Using a Single Piece of Fat Wood for Fire Starting Repeatedly

Fat Wood is well known as a great fire starter throughout the camping, bushcraft, survival and prepper communities. Having an ample supply of fat wood sticks out in the field is a great way to ensure that you will have many reliable fires during your time in the woods. But if your supply of fat …

Using Tarp Clamps on a Titan Survival Emergency Blanket

When setting up a makeshift shelter out in the field, some tarps and emergency blankets do not have grommets or attachment points on the 4 corners. This makes setting up the shelter more challenging and time consuming. There are several methods of using different knots and corner folds with small stones which can be effectively …

Mushroom Series: Peach Colored Fly Agaric

When I was outside today, I found two new (to me anyway) mushrooms growing near a pine tree. I don’t know Jack about mushrooms so I’m a student at best. Although I have had some formal training on the topic. All I can tell you is my best researched guess. So after researching this new …

Using a Wool Blanket as a Cloak During Cold Weather

In the cold mornings, out at the survival site, I like to wear my wool blanket as a cloak to stay warm while I prep my fire and have my morning coffee. I used to use a cloak pin which worked great until somehow I lost it during one of my morning adventures out here. …

You Need to Get an IFAK ASAP.

Another IFAK heading out.The new pouches seem to be a hit. If you don’t know what IFAK stands for, here it is: Individual / improved first aid kit. Otherwise known as a stop the bleed kit or a gunshot wound first aid kit. It is designed to keep you from bleeding out and dying. In …

Camp Cooking with the Procamptek Ultimate Fire Tinder

The other day I went out to the survival site and cooked up some chicken, tuna, and rice, along with some coffee. I used the Procamptek Ultimate Fire Tinder to start my fire in the stove. For the ignition source, I chose an Exotac ferro rod, which I keep in my Maxpedition fire kit pouch …

Shemagh: 16 Common Uses for Outdoors, Camping and Survival

The shemagh is a type of scarf or shawl that is normally made of cotton and comes in a variety of colors and designs. It is used in some form or fashion in many parts of the world but gained popularity from its widespread use throughout the Middle East. The shemagh is commonly used by …