One-Eyed Strategy
Published On Saturday, January 14, 2012. Under: Misc..
Aarrghh! When we think of pirates, images of eye-patches come to mind. On an episode ...Featured News
“Mud Spuds” – Clay Baked Potatoes
Primitive or emergency cooking is accomplished usually with improvised culinary tools or perhaps with none at all. Many foods can ...
Hammock On A Rope
When we hear "hammock" our thoughts might drift to a pair of coconut trees on an idyllic beach with a ...
Two Man Handsaw
Have you ever had to saw firewood using a carpenter's handsaw? "Laborious" describes this best. It doesn't take long for ...
Wing Bone Turkey Call
I was contacted by a researcher for a network survival show regarding Daniel Boone Era survival skills. In my own ...
Improvised Cavity Whistles
I remember the early days of my childhood when I tried in earnest to whistle just like the big boys. ...
Pull Tab Tensioner
One of the best skills for camping and outdoor activities is knowing knots and their applications. However, not everyone has ...
Mobile Power Sources
This week, while cleaning up my car, I came across a solar panel that I had purchased to trickle-charge my ...
Survivaltek At “Troutacular”
This morning I had the privilege of demonstrating survival skills to kids ages 12 and under along with their families ...
Cooler Cooking
Here's another instance of an old technology using new resources. The old method of using a hay box to cook ...
Pull-Tab Fish Hooks
Whether you're in an emergency situation or just taking an unexpected break from your busy life, you may want to ...
Latest Articles On Firecraft
Emergency Fuels From Your Car
Published On 05 Jun 2011When you hear "fuel" and "car", you normally think "gasoline". But the fuels of this ...
How I Build A Campfire
Published On 02 Apr 2011If you have read any Camping or Outdoor Living books, you'll probably run across the ...
Portable Campfire
Published On 26 Mar 2011Sometimes, especially in urban settings, there is no provision for a campfire. Let me make ...
Latest Articles On Projects
Quick Bottle Cap Lure
Published On 23 Jul 2011Bottle cap lures have created quite a stir among enthusiastic fishermen. This creative innovation has ...
Bamboo Chopstick Deadfall
Published On 07 May 2011I spent the weekend surfing the web getting familiar with various types of primitive traps ...
DIY Cooking Trivet
Published On 28 Aug 2010I grew up in the city, and we had common modern-day cooking conveniences. In addition, ...
Latest Articles On Events
Survivaltek Webcast Interview
Published On 13 Nov 2011Saturday evening at 8:00 P.M. was a Survivaltek 1st... a webcast interview on PRN (Preparedness ...
Uplands Reach Conference Center Class
Published On 05 Nov 2011I was invited to teach a class at the Rugged Spirituality event at Uplands Reach ...
Survivaltek At “Troutacular”
Published On 22 Oct 2011This morning I had the privilege of demonstrating survival skills to kids ages 12 and ...
Latest Blog Entries
Bandana Tying Variations
Published On Saturday, December 31, 2011. Under: Misc..
We've all seen survival experts and adventurers wearing bandanas, a.k.a. handkerchiefs or "dew rags" on ...
Frozen Locks
Published On Saturday, December 10, 2011. Under: Misc..
Not everyone lives in a climate where temperatures drop below freezing, and when they encounter ...
A Texting Tale
Published On Saturday, November 26, 2011. Under: Misc..
Around midnight while I was fast asleep, there were two rings on the phone, then ...
Survivaltek Webcast Interview
Published On Sunday, November 13, 2011. Under: Events.
Saturday evening at 8:00 P.M. was a Survivaltek 1st... a webcast interview on PRN (Preparedness ...
Uplands Reach Conference Center Class
Published On Saturday, November 05, 2011. Under: Events.
I was invited to teach a class at the Rugged Spirituality event at Uplands Reach ...
2011 Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Published On Sunday, October 02, 2011. Under: Events.
It was my pleasure again to be invited to demonstrate primitive and survival skills at ...
Turtle Island Preserve Open House Demonstrations
Published On Sunday, September 25, 2011. Under: Events.
Turtle Island Preserve lives and teaches traditional and sustainable living skills and methods. Twice a ...
2011 Ft. Hamby Pow Wow
Published On Saturday, September 17, 2011. Under: Events.
Yesterday I had the privilege of demonstrating traditional fire making methods at the 5th Annual ...
Prayer Candle – A Bright Idea
Published On Saturday, September 10, 2011. Under: Misc..
Each shopping trip is an adventure. I'm always fascinated by the variety of goods available ...
