
An Interview with Ted Kaczynskiby Blackfoot Valley Dispatch
In 1999 I requested an interview with Theodore J. Kaczynski for the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch which he kindly granted. The interview took place that same year at the United States…

Dragoon Unlimited Poncho Liner Field Test
So I took the DU poncho liner out instead of a sleeping bag this summer to see how it worked. I have taken an old liner out before but I…

Self Defense And First Aid In The Woods
You never know what can happen in the woods! Carry a Med kit and #beprepared to self-rescue in case of an accident or emergency! Best wishes for a speedy recovery…
Kentucky Camping
Last weekend some of the boys came in from all over the state to shoot and camp out with me here on my end of the state. I thought it…

Making a Tropical Rucksack
So a while back I got the idea to make my own Tropical Rucksack since the reproductions looks discontinued and originals were going for $400. The frame is almost identical…

Backpacking: Get wet
No, not like that you degenerates, foul weather. Now that you’ve finally left your house and are out backpacking, camping, hiking etc you will need to consider foul weather or…

Food for Thought: Terrain Consideration
Know your area.The lower or inland regions of California are mostly hills covered in low grass and scrub brush and dry, rocky desert effectively. Very wide open affairs most of…
Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” Air Mat Review
After last years less that ideal experience with the Kylmit Static V air mattress I decided to try to out the Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” air mat. I have not…

Brunton Backcountry Use Quick Reference Navigation Cards
A fundamental FieldCraft skill is using a map and compass. You don’t need an internet connection to have the piece of mind of information at your fingertips. As experts in…

How To Skin A Squirrel
Since we are all going to be on the verge of starving soon, I thought it would be a good time to bring back this article from the Groove-yard of…
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