Going Prepared

More on hiker killing in GA

Here is some more information on the Meredith Emerson case. Looks like there was another girl that Hilton was chatting up that could have been a victim instead until Hilton realized she was with a larger group. I really hope … Continued

More on hiker killing in GA

Here is some more information on the Meredith Emerson case. Looks like there was another girl that Hilton was chatting up that could have been a victim instead until Hilton realized she was with a larger group. I really hope … Continued

thegearrevival.com!

Our website is finally almost ready to open for business after way too many months of delays. Test orders are going through from end to end tomorrow, so if that goes well, you might be able to start ordering cheap … Continued

Batoning – not the stick twirling kind

OK, I post way too much about fire. Alas, here is another one… Batoning is splitting wood by hitting a knife with a separate piece of wood or other “baton.” Batoning is a quick, easy, and effective way to split … Continued

Fire Starter Test – thus it begins

I finally have a working thermometer and thermocouple that can read up to 1300C, so the fire starter test is beginning in earnest. I know, I know, how much more exciting can I get than a firestarter test? It is … Continued

Making a fire in windy conditions

Making a fire in windy conditions can be a pain, especially if you are using a magnesium block or any other fine tinder, like fatwood or birch bark shavings. Wind + fine tinder = no tinder. Use some duct tape … Continued