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Filson Fundamentals: The Anatomy of a Knife & Choosing the Right One
We reached out to local knife maker, Robb gray of Graycloud knives, to give us the full rundown of the anatomy of a knife and how to choose the best...
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Wet Weather Fire Starters
Cold and wet at camp? Dry out and warm up quickly by starting a fire with these four items that are most likely around your campsite.
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Going It Alone: The Story of Richard Proenneke
In the summer of 1968, a tiny fixed-wing bush plane landed on the glacially carved shore of upper twin lake in southwest Alaska. A middle-aged man stepped down from the...
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At Ease in the Wilderness: Ray Livingston
There is something therapeutic about being in the outdoors. A rebirth of the soul seems to happen each time dirt is ground under your boot, branches brush off your jacket,...
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Hafting an axe: DIY
Found in most any woodshed or canoe pack, or on the floorboard of most farm trucks, the axe is one of the most versatile tools available to the outdoors adventurer....
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How To's
How to Make Stinging Nettle Cordage
As one of the most prolific plants in the pacific northwest, nettles get a bad rap due to their tendency to sting. But if you can get over a couple...
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How To's
How to Build a Survival Shelter in the Wilderness
Dan Wowak is the owner and instructor at Coalcracker Bushcraft and the Appalachian Bushman School. He’s been an avid outdoorsman since childhood. His passion for the outdoors began while fishing...
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3 tips for Backcountry Preparedness with Coalcracker Bushcraft
Outdoor recreation provides an opportunity for people to learn and explore. It allows people to spend time with family and friends, view wildlife, and experience nature. These experiences however, could...
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Tricks of the Trade: The Original Multi-tool
Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team: Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man. He’s also a Red Cross certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor, music aficionado, and known to some...
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