Like many others, I’ve long come to realize that hammocks aren’t just for backyard relaxation a la Homer Simpson. Whether relaxing in the backyard or wanting a comfortable way to sleep while camping or hiking, … Read more
Maybe the original inspiration was a childhood dare, or maybe it was the popular children’s book How to Eat Fried Worms. Whatever the reason, I can’t be the only one who has wondered about eating … Read more
While most people who are lost for a short amount of time in the wild should just stop and wait for rescue, that’s not always a viable solution to your current situation. Having to take … Read more
Everyone likes to imagine themselves surviving the zombie apocalypse, or any other apocalypse for that matter, like a boss. Finding a great hideout to call Home Base, building it up to the ultimate compound, and … Read more
Since 2001 it seems like every year there are more and more rules about what you can and can’t bring onto a plane, and it can be hard to keep track of any of it. … Read more
I’ve always heard about the chances of being struck by lightning being tiny, but after two close calls in the outdoors, a crazy fishing experience, and meeting someone who lived through getting struck by lightning … Read more
Boot knives are an extremely popular type of survival (and potential self-defense) tool. However there’s a lot that many people don’t know about these knives. Are they effective? Are boot knives legal to conceal carry? … Read more
If you have been following our website recently, you have probably noticed I have been using a lot more spincast reels here recently since I’ve been teaching my youngsters how to fish. You also probably … Read more
Admittedly, I’ve always been more of a spinning rod and spinning reel angler. That is why you have seen so much of our site dedicated to fishing stories and spinning rod and reel reviews. However, … Read more
When you do a lot of camping and outdoor activities like we do, you understand the importance of having good outdoor equipment. One very important piece of camping equipment is going to be your lighting … Read more
When I first heard this “rumor” about walleye actually being perch, I didn’t believe it, either. How could two fish that looked different and grew to such vastly different sizes be in the same family? … Read more
One of things I remember about fishing with my Grandpa was that he always had spincast reels on his fishing rods. My dad however, never owned a single spincast reel and made me learn how … Read more