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Here are 10 useful bushcraft skills and survival tips that might help you in a wilderness survival situation. Ranging from using trees for medicine, to making rope from a tree branch. As well as tips on lighting a fire with tree resin and bark. Also making SOS survival whistle signals with a blade of grass.

Nicolas Lenze   05.23.22 If you or a loved one served in the U.S. military, you might be aware that back in 1999, Congress designated May to be National Military Appreciation Month. Set aside as a time to celebrate the United States Armed Forces, May gives us an opportunity to say thank you and to honor the

We continue to build the off grid nature cabin. This time we build the wall frame of the bird hide, using studs and noggins. We nailed these together. The rear wall has a window and the front of the cabin will be where the door goes. We also reinforced the foundations on solid slates so

Luke Cuenco   05.20.22 Few cartridges out there are as universally loved as the 45-70 government cartridge. Combining higher velocities with heavyweight and wide diameter bullets makes for a great hunting caliber whether you’re trying to take down a mule deer or you’re going after some of the tougher and more dangerous species that exist on the

Derrek Sigler   05.19.22 Cellular trail cameras have changed the game for many hunters, and where they are legal to use, they can make a huge difference in how you hunt. For me, I run trail cameras year round not to monitor the trophy bucks as much as I do to monitor the deer herd health, as

Nicolas Lenze   05.16.22 Some of us have been hunting and adventuring for many years. Some of us are total beginners. However, something we all have in common is our equipment. Regardless of skill level or experience, all of us enjoy the gear, and often use it to launch into conversations and friendships. Ammunition is one of

Morgan Rogue   05.16.22 For everyday use, having a flashlight is essential. I’ve been in some random situations where a flashlight was necessary, even more so I’ve been caught in the dark and have needed an emergency flashlight to get to my vehicle, campsite, etc. Every day carry flashlights have really come a long way. The skinnier

Luke Cuenco   05.09.22 Weaver is proud to announce the addition of their new Multi-Slot Scope bases for the Savage Axis series of rifles. When it comes to budget hunting rifles, few names are as popular as The Savage Axis’ and few names can rival that of Weaver’s when it comes to quality American-made optics accessories. These

Nicolas Lenze   05.11.22 Heavy bags are a pain. What stinks, even more, is the way they’re carried. Most of the time, we’re forced to decide between two options. We can carry a large bag by the handle as it bumps into our legs and everything else in the building. The other option is an uncomfortable shoulder

Nicolas Lenze   05.12.22 If you carry a small-framed 1911 in .45 ACP, capacity is a concern. The recent trend toward 9mm 1911 carry guns is, in part, a way to increase capacity. The smaller diameter of the 9x19mm round increases capacity and the all-steel frame can make a significant dent in felt recoil. Now available in

Morgan Rogue   05.12.22 I love a pen that also functions as a rescue device. I’ve actually been looking for a new tactical pen that can double as a rescue device, something that’s always on my person and can be deployed easily should I need to use it in an emergency to break a window or…even for

Nicolas Lenze   05.11.22 I know a few people who like to carry 1911s. In fact, there have been so many of them throughout the last 111 years that the platform continues to thrive. Some things are changing, however. One major trend is 1911 pistols trading in the hard thump of the .45 ACP for the explosive

Morgan Rogue   05.09.22 I’m a bit obsessed with backpacks. I’m always looking for a new backpack. Why? I don’t know. I’m insane? There are always so many cool new backpacks to try and I want to try them all! When it comes to 5.11, I’ve always been a fan, but I was never into their backpacks

Luke Cuenco   05.09.22 Aftermarket Bolt Knobs are nothing new and as far back as I can remember, hunters and marksmen alike have gone to great lengths to modify their rifle’s standard bolt knob in order to get a better fit or better performance out of them and their rifle. However, most of these modifications usually require

Nicolas Lenze   05.06.22 Anyone who enjoys outdoor activities that require carrying heavy gear knows that you want the weight on your hips. A sturdy belt is the key to this, as it will be in charge of carrying most of the weight. This is also true for EDC gear like defensive handguns and spare magazines. Tubular

Morgan Rogue   05.06.22 I’m always looking for a durable boot because we do a lot of hiking, walking, and general movement at the range so I’m honestly not interested in the cheaper shoes because they explode within a week of using them. I will gladly spend more money on a boot that is going to not