How To

While most of us carry a tarp or tent, there could be a time when you don't have any overhead coverage available. This is when the ability to build a shelter from natural materials becomes very useful. In this article we'll discuss how to build a debris shelter that provides warmth and coverage. 

We've all done it; set up camp in a remote place only to realize that we forgot to sharpen our knife. DOH! It's frustrating spending all weekend doing camp activities with a knife-shaped bowling ball. What to do?

Mors Kochanski discusses the concept of the Try Stick in his book Bushcraft and suggests it's an excellent way to practice your knife skills as you carve a variety of useful notches and shapes.