Tallow, the rendered fat of animals, has a rich history of use for various purposes. In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll explore the process of how to make tallow in your home kitchen and delve into the many practical applications of this versatile substance. From tallow lotion to contemporary culinary creations, tallow has much to offer. Sourcing Quality Grass-Fed Fat Before you embark on your tallow-rendering journey, it’s crucial to source quality grass-fed fat. Unlike standard grocery stores, you’ll need to head to a butcher or look online for the specific fat you’re seeking, known as su ..read more

When it comes to bushcrafting and survival, choosing the right gear is important. One piece of gear that every outdoors enthusiast should have in their arsenal is a reliable pair of gloves. In this review, we’ll take a close look at the ThunderCrow “Rough Out” Cowhide Leather Gloves and the accompanying ThunderCrow Glove Wax. Combined, these 2 products produce one heck of a pair of gloves. Rough-Out Cowhide Leather: These gloves are constructed from rugged rough-out cowhide leather that exudes durability and resilience. The leather feels substantial yet comfortable, promising to stand up to ..read more

Get ready for a taste of the wild with Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)! Known as the Appalachian Allspice, this native North American plant brings a zesty twist to your autumn adventures. Plant Profile: Habitat: Spicebush thrives in forest understories, basking in dappled sunlight beneath majestic oak, beech, and maple trees. Leaves: Ovate, smooth-edged, and aromatic. Flowers: Tiny yellow blooms that appear in early spring, lining the spindly, zig-zag branches. Fruits: Small, oblong, and red, ripe for harvest in the fall. Height: Reaching up to 15 feet, these shrubs offer a bounty of f ..read more

Very few people realize that the Black Walnut has dozens of survival uses. Read below to learn more about the Black Walnut and it’s survival and bushcraft uses. Scientific Name of the Plant: Juglans nigra. Common Names of the Plant: Some common names for Juglans nigra include Black Walnut, Eastern Black Walnut, American Walnut, and simply Walnut. Family of the Plant: Juglans nigra belongs to the family Juglandaceae. Native Region: The Black Walnut is native to eastern North America, primarily in the United States and Canada. It is found in regions east of the Mississippi River, extending from ..read more

This is a guest Blog Post by Kevin Luebke For those with an outdoor or wilderness survival mindset, knowing how to clean a leather belt, knife sheath, leather boots, or any other outdoor leather product is an important skill.  Cleaning is just one of 5 important, yet simple steps in leather care to ensure all your gear performs and lasts.  Cleaning your leather goods is just one of 5 simple yet important steps in ensuring your leather goods perform and last. In this article, I’ll detail the 5 steps you need to know in order to properly learn how to clean a leather belt and virtually ..read more

You can learn how to build a quinzee snow shelter in 5 easy steps.  This ultimate resource on how to build a winter survival shelter in the woods will teach you how to choose a location, how to size your quinzee snow shelter for camping, the steps to properly shape your quinzee and have consistent thickness, and how to carve out the inside.    Download the quinzee checklist for a handy reference to all the steps of how to build a quinzee snow shelter for winter camping! How to build a Quinzee Snow Shelter to increase your bushcraft winter camping skills in the cold–You’re stuck ..read more

A Guest Blog Post by Brian Leggat from https://www.bushcraftsurvivalacademy.com/ A Nessmuk-style bushcraft knife with a scandi grind–why? (Photo Credit Author) As a Bushcraft and Survival skills instructor, students often ask me which knife grind gives the best bushcraft knife? The modern-day bushcraft community seems to be settling on the Scandi grind as the ‘go to’ knife grind for bushcraft use. I am not sure that I agree. I will let you into a little secret, personally I am not that keen on the modern Scandi grind on a general-purpose bushcraft knife. Whilst it excels for wood carving tasks ..read more

A GUEST POST BY FRANK GRINDROD In this post, I’ll teach you how to build a wilderness survival shelter (and gain 20 years of bushcraft skill knowledge) in 5 easy steps. I’m also including my downloadable checklist that you can print off and use at home when you take your skills into woods (or backyard) and build your own wilderness survival shelter. Did you know that an average of 4,660 hikers per year need search & rescue across U.S. National Parks?  If you like to visit state or national parks, hike, or are just a fan of the great outdoors, getting lost in the wilderness can easily ..read more

ABOUT THE OLD HICKORY BUTCHER KNIFE Before we dive into making your own sheath for the Old Hickory butcher Knife, let’s talk about the knife itself! The Old Hickory Line of knives has been around since 1924, and they are currently manufactured by Ontario Knife Company (OKC) in the USA. Primarily used by butchers and chefs in the kitchen, the Old Hickory Knives, particularly The Butcher, have found popularity amongst outdoor lovers. OKC offers several blade lengths for The Old Hickory Butcher, ranging from 7 to 14 inches. The hardwood handles are secured with brass compression rivets, and the ..read more

There are many useful ham radios for preppers to use in both everyday life and on really bad days. This is why most discussions about the best radio for preppers, bugout bags, and surviving a zombie apocalypse are too broad. They tell us what the best walkie-talkie is, what the best weather radio is, what the best emergency radio is, and what the best shortwave radio is. They often list eight, nine, or even ten different radio options. It’s left to the reader to decide which one of those ten is the best. But there really is one best ham radio for preppers. In this article, I’m going tell you ..read more