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Published in May 2008
Buck Hartsook S30V Neck Knife Review
On 6 May 2008, by jables, in Fixed blades
A look at the Buck Hartsook S30V Neck Knife.Published in April 2008
Fire with flint, marcasite, and tinder fungus.
On 28 April 2008, by James, pnslts, in Bushcraft and Survival
This explains how to light a fire using marcasite, flint, tinder fungus, and an abandoned bird nest or dry herbs.Published in March 2008
Mors Kochanski, Sticks as Tools and Implements: a DVD.
On 20 March 2008, by Schwert, in Library
This review takes a look at Kochanski’s DVD Sticks as Tools and Implements, from his Wilderness Skill Series of Videos.
Mors Kochanski, Bush Knots: a DVD.
On 19 March 2008, by Schwert, in Library
This review takes a look at Mors Kochanski’s DVD, Bush Knots, from his Wilderness Skill Series of Videos.
Medicine for the Backcountry by Buck Tilton and Frank Hubbel
On 13 March 2008, by Schwert, in Library
This text originally published in 1994 and now in its third edition (1999) is an excellent straightforward guide to wilderness medicine. It is written in a very readable and understandable style covering a multitude of likely injuries. I am reviewing this as both a wilderness text and as an emergency medical text for disaster use.
Ben’s Backwoods Mini Firesteel
On 10 March 2008, by Schwert, in Gear reviews and tests
Ben Piersma of Ben’s Backwoods designed and produces a small spruce handled firesteel that is not only highly functional and handy, but mighty attractive as well.
Mors Kochanski, "Bushcraft" and his 16 Bushcraft pamphlets
On 5 March 2008, by Schwert, in Library
Mors Kochanski’s "Bushcraft, Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival" is an excellent text. However, there are wilderness skills that are not covered in this book. Kochanski, has produced sixteen, 32 page, pocket sized pamphlets that supplement his main text. This review will touch on these supplements.Published in February 2008
Easy street
On 26 February 2008, by trout whisperer, in Adventure, trips and stories
Somewhere in those trees is more than a portage trail. The very path is the absence of trees.
Build your own outdoor and road navigation GPS
On 21 February 2008, by James, in DYI, Making things.
An alternative new look at outdoor GPS. Cheaper, and much more efficient than most, but computer skills required.When to use a paddle
On 4 February 2008, by trout whisperer, in Adventure, trips and stories
When to use a paddle. If your sixteen years old, of the male or female persuasion and born of human parents, I want to encourage you to grab a calendar.Some random articles
Published in October 2002
GPS considerations
On 30 October 2002, by James, in Gear reviews and tests
The famous Global Navigation SystemPublished in July 2003
How-to build a Coffe Can Stove
On 3 July 2003, by Steve, in DYI, Making things.
The author shows how to build a wood burning stove from a coffee can.Published in September 2002
Hatchets continued (3)
On 6 September 2002, by OldJimbo, in Axes and hatchets
Hatchets Part Three: Nordlund, Gransfors Wildlife and Small forest axe, Hults.Published in January 2006
How to buy your kit as cheaply as possible.
On 28 January 2006, by Tjin, in Gear reviews and tests
Some simple tricks and tips to get your things as cheaply as possible.Published in January 2003
Freeplay Sherpa crank lamp Also sometimes called Coleman Sentinel
On 18 January 2003, by James, in Very old articles
A lamp which will never go out of power.
Published in March 2006
The Ulu Knife Traditional working knives of the North
On 13 March 2006, by Schwert, in Fixed blades
This article covers three ulus (and one knife) made by Maynard Linder of Homer Alaska, with some observations by the author on the utility of an ulu.Published in May 2006
Amateur Knife making tutorial [part 2, the sheath]
On 19 May 2006, by James, in DYI, Making things.
Explains in detail how to make a sheath.Published in April 2007
Aquamira, a water treatment product
On 14 April 2007, by Pablo, in Emergency and survival
A short review of this great water disinfection product.Published in January 2005
