Fire has always been an important tool for the survival of mankind.  Any prepared Outdoorsman should have multiple methods of

Hikers, Backpackers, and Hunters go missing all the time and although most are recovered safely, some

Trapping and Snaring wild animals has been part of man's quest for survival for thousands of years and is still practiced

It has been said that Mushrooms, although very tasty, have no nutritional value.  This is simply not true.  Morel mushrooms for

Hikers, Backpackers, and Hunters go missing all the time and although most are recovered safely, some

Edible weeds such as dandelions, nettles, cattails, chicory, and sorrel all grow in the Pacific Northwest. The early Colonists

Water is one of the top components to successful survival in the wilderness or in any environment.  Good clean

We would like to start by saying that lightweight backpacking is not for everyone. There are certainly multiple degrees of

Two friends that you can always count on to protect you while backpacking through the wilderness are a

For many people Autumn or Fall signals the end of the backpacking season.  The changing season brings cold weather, snow, and

Andrew's first backpack trip 2016. As seen in the videos and pictures below, Andrew, Ed, the Dogs, and I embarked

It is rare to hike through the forest without seeing at least some form of wild game.  Mostly you just watch them or take