You could say that rope is the backbone of a campsite. It goes into everything from tents and shelters to cooking tripods and furniture. One of the best ideas I've seen in a long time is a "rope kit" — an organized collection of pre-cut ropes. Here's how to put one … [Read more...] about A Rope Kit for Backpacking
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Mora Knife Models Explained and Compared
So you want to buy a Mora knife. The problem is, you visited a web store and found dozens of models. To make matters worse, it was hard to see any difference at all between them. In this article, we explain the differences between the most popular Mora knives. … [Read more...] about Mora Knife Models Explained and Compared
Finding, Harvesting, and Using Fatwood
You've probably heard of fatwood, the miracle fire starter. "Miracle" might be a bit strong, but fatwood makes wonderful tinder and kindling. Finding and harvesting fatwood is easy. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Finding, Harvesting, and Using Fatwood
Using Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls as a Fire Starter
When it comes to starting fires in the wild, I can't think of any option as cheap, light-weight, and fool-proof as homemade petroleum jelly cotton balls. Petroleum jelly cotton balls almost guarantee me a fire, even in adverse conditions. In this report, I describe how I make and … [Read more...] about Using Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls as a Fire Starter
Review: Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Survival Knife
The survival knife is melting the hearts of tough, rugged guys everywhere. Everybody loves the BK2 (and newer ). Me? I used to be part of everybody ... but then my love went cold. Now I'm a former BK2 owner. Here's why. … [Read more...] about Review: Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Survival Knife