Thermoregulation is an ability that not only humans, but nearly all animals and plants, possess. It is the process by which an organism keeps its body within a certain temperature range, even when the temperature outside its body is very different. Thermoregulation is important to organisms because the bodies of plants and animals function best at specific temperature ranges, and if body ...
Mora Classic 1 Carbon Steel Outdoor Knife Review
I paid $5 for the Mora Classic over a decade ago. Back then it was stained red, but after years and years of hard use, it's lost its color. It was the first knife I bought for myself, and was a companion to me throughout my trecks over the years, and still continues to be to this very day. This first purchase was the beginning of my love affair with the outdoors, and this one blade defined my ...
August 2013 EDC Pocket Dump
Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Punchring G-10 Single Nuko Tool Secondary EDC Knife Spyderco Tenacious > Read my review of the Spyderco Tenacious Folding Pocket Knife Spyderco Delica 4 > Read my review of the Spyderco Delica 4 Watch Boccia 728-01 + Nubo Strap Vape Vamo V2 Vaporizer + EVOD Atomizer Firesteel Light My Fire Swedish Firesteel Mini Swiss Army ...
The Complete Guide to Batoning
This article acts as a comprehensive guide to batoning. Be sure to pay close attention to the last two sections (the one on proper batoning technique, and the one on troubleshooting the difficulties of batoning), as these two sections will help you most out in the field. What is Batoning? Batoning is a survival and bushcraft technique whereby a sturdy knife is lodged in a piece of wood then ...
How to Stockpile Food and Other Goods Cheaply
Building up a stockpile from scratch can be expensive and financially demanding, but if you're serious about prepping, it's a financial burden that will have to be overcome. Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to lessen the blow to your wallet, even if you're on a tight budget. Treat Your Stockpile Like an Investment Don't like eating dried fruit? Don't stock up on it! ...
Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete Knife Review
The Gerber Parang had the potential to be a truly remarkable and well-loved production knife, but its launch was marred by reports of catastrophic failure in terms of shoddy quality control. I happen to think that's a damn shame because this knife is currently one of my favourite hard use knives. For the record, I've never personally experienced any poor quality control with my own parang. Gerber ...