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Rope Making
Rope making has been around for a very long time. While there are more complicated ways to go about it, this set up is one of the simpler ways. All you really need is a few coat hangers and a couple...
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How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
I have been backpacking for 36 years, exclusively throughout California, along the coast, in the foothills, but mostly in the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains. I have rarely been to the same place...
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Solar Food Dryer
If you're growing your own fruit and vegetables, or just trying to eat the things that are produced locally, you come across one obvious problem: when something's in season, you have more than you can...
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10 Essentials for Wilderness Survival
Having been camping since I was a boy, I've gained much experience in preparing for such events. Through this experience, I have developed a list of basic gear I bring so I will "be prepared" (BSA...
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Primitive Fish Trap
This is very easy to make and could possibly save your life in a survival situation.By: ParkerManselContinue Reading »
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The Sleepwalker: A Mobile Sleeping Bag Experience
Have you ever been so comfortably warm in your sleeping bag you didn't want to get out, but it was time to start cooking breakfast and move forward with your day? Has it ever been so chilly while...
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DIY carbon tape heated vest modular system
My main idea was to make a modular system that can be used with different clothes. I made two identical heating panels that can be combined into a single vest or attach to any outfit. It is fully...
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Hydration Pack - Bite Valve Cover
This a handy use for a 35mm film canister if you are need of a cover for your hydration pack's bite valve. Do you throw your backpack down during a midday break, just to have it covered with dirt, cow...
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Bike Hitch - from rear fork of another bike
Steps: See that the neighbor put a bike in the trash Remove rear tires, brakes, and seat. Cutoff the rear fork of garbage bike with angle grinder and cutt-off blade (wear face and body protection)...
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Preparing for a Wilderness Canoe Trip
My first canoe camping trip was more like the world’s strongest man competition than a camping trip. We packed tons of food, gas stoves, gas lanterns, more clothing than needed, heavy tents, camping...
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Living in your Truck
Living in your vehicle is quite easy, and a humbling experience to boot!Here are some things necessary to keep in consideration when living in your truck...By: azükiBEANContinue Reading »
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