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Foraging For Edibles – Purselane
Purselane is another important plant to learn when foraging for edibles! This succulent annual plant thrives in poor soil and can be found in many countries around the world. Originally from India, Purselane (Portulaca oleracea),…
Review of Campfirepiston Hickory Fire Piston
Using a fire piston to make fire is getting back to ancient, reliable methods for fire starting. There are many other fire starting methods, such as a ferro rod, or flint and steel, and this…
Foraging For Edibles – Wood Sorrel
Foraging for edibles such as Wood Sorrel, sometimes called Wild Sorrel (genus Oxalis) is something you can do in your backyard. Wild Sorrel or sourgrass, is a medium sized edible plant that occurs in most…
Wise Owl Camping Hammock Review
A hammock is an awesome outdoor gear item to have with you. Whether you are out hiking or camping, or as part of your survival kit, take one with you! This product makes camping and…
5 Reasons Fermented Foods Are Good For You
Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years. The process of fermentation was used in ancient times for preserving foods, since refrigeration was not an option. The added benefits of fermentation, however, also provided…
Guidelines For Foraging For Wild Edibles
Foraging for wild edibles is a rewarding and empowering activity! It does however require some knowledge and, the application of some common sense. Being full of bravado and thinking you know it all could result…
Micro Hydro Power – Generating Electricity From Water
The concept of micro hydro power is pretty much the same as the large scale version. Basically you need a constant flow of water over a drop in height, which drives a turbine to create…
Survival Knot Series – Part 3 The Bowline
Welcome to part 3 of our Survival Knot series. We are going to cover the bowline and running bowline knots in this article. These knots are widely used and should be a part of your…
Kefir Devilled Eggs Recipe
Making kefir devilled eggs is a great idea for using your kefir in a tasty recipe that the entire family can enjoy! They get to enjoy a tasty treat and get the probiotic benefits of…
5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard
It is often said that survival skills are more important than survival gear! This is true to a certain extent, since if you have the gear but don’t know how to use it, then the…
5 Awesome Last Minute Outdoor Gear Stocking Fillers
These 5 outdoor gear stocking fillers wont break the bank, but every active outdoor person would love to get them in their Christmas stocking! Time is running out! Check out these awesome outdoor gear stocking…