A compass is top of a list of essential navigation equipment every hiker should own. Because it doesn’t need batteries and pairs nicely with a map, it’s pretty reliable. Using a campass is an...

What Is a Bowline Knot?Pros and ConsBenefits of Using a Bowline KnotProblems with Using a Bowline KnotHow to Tie a Bowline KnotStep 1: Plan Your KnotStep 2: Make a LoopStep 3: Bring the Working End...

Trapping is one of the most important skills humanity has used to survive over the years. One of the earliest and simplest was the snare, which was elementary enough to be engineered by...

Face it--almost everyone has or will have to deal with being locked out at some point in their life. Whether it’s your car, home, workplace, or another location, an invaluable skill to have is the...

It’s happened to nearly all of us: we pack a half dozen cans of food for a camping trip or an overnight AirBnB adventure, but we forget the can opener. Imagine a pantry full of cans but no...

Whether you enjoy the outdoors, go backpacking, practice prepping, or simply need a cord of wood for the winter, the axe is an ever-present tool. A fine quality axe is as close to a life-long...