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Survival Skills: How to Forage Wild Edibles
Hone your bushcrafting and survival skills with these foraging tips for beginners by Dan Patrick.
Survival Skills: Telling the Temperature with Crickets
So you told a joke around the campfire and all you got was crickets? Save the day by impressing your camping buddies with this little trick; telling the temperature using crickets!
The Quintessential Bug Out Bag List for Any Emergency
Fires, hurricanes, floods, zombie apocalypse or a visit from the in-laws are all reasons you may need to head for the hills in a hurry. When you do need to evacuate your home, having a ready-packed 'bug-out bag' that you can grab on the run will make your life so much easier and can even mean the difference between life and death.
Bushcrafting: How to Find Water in the Wild (Without Killing Yourself!)
Guest post by Dan Patrick* Picture yourself on a fun, afternoon hike with your friends. You’re so looking forward to this
Bushcraft: Making Natural Rope from Cedar Bark
When you're out in the woods and need a thin rope or cord for making structures, or lashing down your tarp, the humble cedar tree provides. Learn how to make natural cordage from cedar bark in two minutes!