The scrim scarf or snipers veil was issued to the British Army from 1942 to provide personal concealment by breaking up the silhouette of the soldier and his equipment without overly impeding their vision.There are many different sizes but usually…
Read MoreThe humble triangular bandage seems to be absent in many modern first aid kits but I would argue every IFAK should have at least one due to its versitility Most people know of its ability to provide support to injuries as a slingBut it can also be…
Read MoreThe range of folding stoves for camping is quite varied, these handy lightweight stoves can use a variety of fuels but are mostly used for self contained fires where a open campfire may not be practicalThis is my top five favourite stoves currently ava…
Read MoreThe Sun is out and many people will be heading outdoors for camping trips or other activities but its a good idea to do a little preparation first…Almost anywhere in the countryside you’re liable to be in close proximity to small but nasty little cre…
Read MoreCommon terms from bushcraft and prepping;A-frameA structure formed by two angled sides that meet at the top, such as a shelter with two wallsazimuthNavigational term for the angle of a bearing from a general direction, normally NorthbailHandle on a pot…
Read MoreThe reunion show didn’t reveal much that I haven’t uncovered from various radio shows I’ve hosted with the majority of the cast. The one thing I did find revealing was the portion of the episode dedicated to Mary Kate and her visit to the hospital. Fro…
Read MoreI know I have been absent from the blog for a couple weeks and needed to catch up on the weekly show thoughts and comments. So in the four weeks I have been absent we went from four participants down to a single winner. This years final four were out l…
Read MoreThis past week on History’s ALONE was quite eventful to say the least! This week one participant ends their journey on Vancouver Island, two participants have a crab feast, and Jose takes his canoe out on its maiden voyage and Nicole is well no where t…
Read MoreThis week on ALONE no one goes home, one participant has more food than they can handle and one had hardly any food to sustain themselves. Justin makes his trek up the mountain for veteran suicide awareness, David can’t catch a break when it comes to h…
Read MoreThis week on ALONE we go from seven participants to five participants by the end of the episode. This year we have had a ton of great projects taking place on the show and two individuals responsible for quite a few of those projects will be leaving th…
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