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Podcast #869: The Survival Myths That Can Get You Killed
Surviving in the wild can seem like a romantic proposition, at least as it often plays out in popular ...
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Skill of the Week: Survive Falling Through Ice
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Change a Flat Tire
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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The Junk Drawer Toolbox
During my decade as a homeowner, I’ve noticed that there are a handful of tools I turn to on the regular ...
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Skill of the Week: Break Down a Door
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Shovel Snow in the Most Efficient Way Possible
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Tips for Driving on Snowy Roads
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Podcast #848: The 5 Priorities of Short-Term Survival
While we all wonder how we would fare if we had to survive for months in the wild like Brian ...
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An Intro to the Military Phonetic Alphabet
If you’ve got a military buddy, you may have heard him spell something out using whole words that begin ...
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PSA: Get Your Winter Driveway and Walkway Clearing Supplies Now
This past week, we had our first cold snap of the season in Oklahoma. It got down to a blustery 27 degrees ...
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Outdoor Hydration Showdown: Nalgene Bottle vs. Water Bladder
It's indisputable that hydration is a top priority when you're hiking or backpacking. More debatable is ...
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How to Survive a Flash Flood
A flash flood is a sudden flood that occurs within a few hours after heavy rainfall. They typically happen ...
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Podcast #622: A Guide to Getting Off the Grid
Note: For fall break, the McKays are attempting their first familial backpacking trip. Kate and I have ...
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How to Protect Your Car When You Park It Outside
Ideally, you'd keep all your vehicles stored inside your garage when not in use. The garage ...
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Everything You Didn’t Know About the Trusty Tape Measure
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Beat the Crowds (And the Fees) With Dispersed Camping
Summer is coming to an end, which means the end of hot, buggy days and nights here in Oklahoma, and the ...
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How to Suture a Wound
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Build a Bug Out Kindle: A Digital Survival Library at Your Fingertips
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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How NOT to Use a Crescent Wrench
A wrench (or "spanner" for those who use British English) provides grip to keep nuts and bolts from ...
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How to Pack a Backpack for Backpacking
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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