Folding Canoe I came across this awesome canoe on Design Boom in their DIY section. Now this DIY section is for designers and not us everyday Joes. So, there are no step-by-step directions, actually no directions at all. This project was submitted by an Israeli designer Ori Levin. Who created this prototype in his own …
Staying Warm In A Harsh Winter Camp Survival Camping I know my first thoughts when I think of bugging out are tramping through a wooded area, carrying more than I probably should, going as fast as I can toward a safe place. I think that is a mental picture probably shared by many. But the …
Splitting Firewood With a Knife AKA Batoning Not only does batoning actually take less energy to chop wood into kindling, but it is a method available to most people in a survival scenario. Many people actually carry a knife on their belt or in the trunk of their car. Fewer folks tote an axe with …
Animal Track Identification The featured article today is a helpful animal tracking guide from the Farmer’s Almanac. It, fortunately for me, it includes pictures! Even though I am not an active hunter I find the information useful in just knowing which animal is wandering about on my property. It helps me protect my garden and my pets from …
Off Grid Useful Gadgets I enjoy camping and other outdoor activities. But this doesn’t mean I don’t also like the convenience of my gadgets. I do! In a life or death scenario some of these off grid items would be life savers and some would have no value. Most of these gadgets would provide comfort …
DIY Portable Wind Generator If you reside in an area with more wind then sun then this is an awesome project for you! No matter why you are off grid, this is one way to produce your own power. It’s portable, puts off 12 volts, 17 watts and automatically furls. Great little generator for camp sites …
101 Outdoor Tips Outdoor life has compiled 101 tips for your outdoor adventures and activities. Ideas and methods of making your experiences no matter what season of the year easier and more fruitful. There are tips on fishing, outdoor cooking, hunting, and even just camping! No one has more tips for the sportsman than outdoor life! …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 8 Campfire Desserts I love camping. There is just something about waking up in the morning to the fresh air and in the outdoors. Then eating a usually slightly crisp dinner just as the sun has set. (I am not the best judge of time when cooking over a …
HexHog ATV for Wheelchair Users Being or becoming disabled and being confined to or needing to use a wheelchair doesn’t have to put an end to your outdoor life! You can still be as adventurous as you want to be, I myself spent about a year recovering in a wheelchair. It was during that time that …
DIY Iceless portable camping evap air conditioner This system reminds me a lot of the 5 gallon bucket air conditioner that was used to cool a tent. Only this one by Gray Wolf Survival is big enough to cool a room or a small RV. It uses a larger fan and more filter pad but …
