Primitive Survival John Allen Chau and the North Sentinel Island Tragedy: 7th Anniversary Full Report Published November 17, 2025 Exactly seven years ago today, on November 17,...
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Doing it the old way. Primitive shelter, tools and craft, the skills people relied on before the gear aisle, and the cautionary tales that come with them.
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Leupold is offering hunters the chance to see what it’s like on the other side of the glass. Ever watched those hunting shows on TV or streaming and wondered what it took to create a narrative out of the star’s hunt? The answer is both “quite a lot” and “not much, really.” That’s because hunting…
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Okay, so we know poaching deer is poaching. And poaching salmon is poaching. But ginseng? Isn’t that the wild herb that’s supposed to put lead in your pencil? Oh, wait. I guess now we know why they have to regulate the harvest of wild ginseng… The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife…
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The “easy outdoors” is full of tourists … it’s time to go a little further OutdoorZ. It’s wonderful that more Americans are learning to enjoy spending time outdoors, but for those of us who crave something a little less tame, it means we’re going to have to go a little further outdoors. ALPS OutdoorZ gets…
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Are you ready for your backcountry adventure? When you hear 5.11, you might be thinking “tactical,” and you wouldn’t be wrong … but did you know that 5.11’s roots are actually in mountaineering? The company’s founder, Royal Robbins, named the first pair of pants he designed after the Yosemite Decimal System, which is a way of…
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I want to believe…but first, a little due diligence. A little while back we ran an article about the reasons why the legend of Bigfoot will never die. I did neglect to mention one reason why hunters and outdoorsmen still whisper about Sasquatch over their campfires: Because hunters and outdoorsmen still see Sasquatch. Fairly frequently,…
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Building a campfire is an essential skill for an outdoors lifestyle. Whether you’re in the middle of the woods or making smores with the family, building a proper campfire can be a daunting task. With some wood and a little bit of knowledge, it’s not really that hard and can be a big help for…
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While going on an adventure, you may see a luscious bush with fruit on it. Although they look good to eat, some of them might be poisonous. First of all; it’s probably not a great idea to eat something you aren’t familiar with. One of the goals of a plant is to disperse their seeds….
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Have you ever found yourself needing to cook in the woods? Survival cooking means anything from cooking on a crudely built campfire to a commercial stove designed for the outdoor environment. There are a number of good cooking stoves out in the market and you can also make one yourself from scratch if you are…
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The outdoors is more than just about the wilderness and all that it has to offer. It’s about keeping your humanity intact while surviving the nature’s obstacles and one of the biggest obstacle that you will find is that with food. Fruits and vegetation is comparatively easier but you’ve been granted taste buds for a…
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If you are fond of hunting or hiking then being oblivious to some clever ways to start a fire without matches can be a life-threatening situation. But if you know some of these techniques, this knowledge can turn into a life-saving skill especially in the survival situations. In fact, if you know some useful yet…
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When you are camping in the woods, you want to leave modern ways of cooking food behind you. You’re in the wilderness; act like it! When you’re camping, you’re hunting for game and then cooking it on the open fire. The meat you prepare and cook doesn’t have to be flavorless. Look at your surroundings…
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The drinking of contaminated water is among the leading causes of deaths and health problems in the entire world. Bearing this in mind, isn’t there a need for you to take adequate measures the next time you go on a camping trip? Here are a few water treatment methods for you to utilize: Chlorine Bleach…
