Outdoor knifes

“One is None, Two are One” is Dumb

Do you have too many "spares" in your pack? I think everyone has heard the phrase, "one is none, and two are one". It is heavily quoted in the prepper communities, as well as various aspects of the military, law enforcement, bushcraft, and camping worlds. It is advice passed around when people are packing up … Continue reading “One is None, Two are One” is Dumb

Big Storm Coming this Weekend

I'm not going to pretend to make a picture for this when more qualified people can do it better. Max Velocity on Facebook and Youtube is my favorite weatherman for big weather events. facebook.com/maxvelocitywx and https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxVelocityWX Depending on how much you follow national weather, you may or may not know about a storm coming to … Continue reading Big Storm Coming this Weekend

Topographic map and compass

Maximize Your Adventure: The Importance of Map Reconnaissance

A map can help you tremendously with planning any trip to a new area. A map reconnaissance is a common technique used to get a lay of the land, before you physically go there. This is commonly used by the military and others as a first step in planning activities in a new area. If … Continue reading Maximize Your Adventure: The Importance of Map Reconnaissance

Natural Lines of Drift

A foot path is an obvious example of natural lines of drift, making a lastly impression over time. One of the basic tenets of fieldcraft is being able to locate and observe both people and animals. When we do this, we don’t want to wander aimlessly about. Rather we are best served to use a … Continue reading Natural Lines of Drift