How To

While cordage is easy to carry, you might find yourself in a spot where you need it, and it isn't available. When that's the case, making cordage from natural materials is a great skill to have in your mental toolbox.

On a cool day in the backcountry, a warm meal goes a long way. While the options are nearly endless, the minimalistic bushcrafter might prefer a meal or a side dish that doesn't require a pot or pan.

Fixin' Wax should be in the proverbial tool belt of every bushcrafter, woods roamers, and backwoods homesteader.

When choosing the next bushcraft knife, the type of steel is a very important consideration. Most importantly, it will mean the difference between a pleasant experience using the knife or a struggle to accomplish the task. Struggling in the woods is no fun. The criteria on which we should rest this decision is ultimately on us. How well can you sharpen, and will you need to sharpen in the field?

Of the millions of the folding-knives ever made, the Swiss Army knife is arguably one of the most recognizable. The scales are usually red and bear some sort of cross emblem, and sandwiched between them; you'll find a multitude of combinations of tools. 

While most of us carry a tarp or tent, there could be a time when you don't have any overhead coverage available. This is when the ability to build a shelter from natural materials becomes very useful. In this article we'll discuss how to build a debris shelter that provides warmth and coverage. 

We've all done it; set up camp in a remote place only to realize that we forgot to sharpen our knife. DOH! It's frustrating spending all weekend doing camp activities with a knife-shaped bowling ball. What to do?

We have been camping with our kids since they were in the womb. Over the years we have become experts at what to bring and what not to bring on a camping trip. Many people think camping with kids is difficult. They are absolutely right, unless you have the right gear! 

Mors Kochanski discusses the concept of the Try Stick in his book Bushcraft and suggests it's an excellent way to practice your knife skills as you carve a variety of useful notches and shapes.