Perhaps you've heard (maybe even from me) that flint can't throw a spark from stainless steel knives. The other day, I was doing some experiments in anticipation of shooting a video, and realized...
Posts by Ben Gordon
Perhaps one of the easiest devices to make and use reliably is the bow. While a crude, albeit useful, version may be cobbled together from a bundle of sticks satisfactorily enough for a...
A hatchet is a small axe, designed for use with one hand. Hatchets usually have slim profiles, meant more for biting deep into wood on the cross-grain than for splitting. While a hatchet or axe...
Hatchets are extremely versatile tools. They can be used for splitting kindling and building shelters, but it doesn't end there. A hatchet can quickly remove material, shape and carve like a knife,...
With water filtration becoming more widely available at cheaper price points, many backpackers and survivalists are considering switching from chemical water treatment to filtration. But does...
This content builds on my How to Get Started Canoeing article, and is followed by the Advanced Paddling Skills post. Learn progressively more advanced canoe strokes, rescues, and safety tips to...