Ferrocerium Rod (Firestarter)

In the world of firestarting,one of the most, if not the most common method of bushcraft firestarting seems to be the Ferrocerium Rod. This is a firestarting tool comes in the form of a long shaft of ferrocerium alloy, a mixture of iron and cerium, and a striker made of some kind of metal. TheContinue reading “Ferrocerium Rod (Firestarter)”

Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter

In this episode of the Squared Away series, I’m going to go over some awesome survival tools and techniques I’ve learned, and do a little review on the Cyalume Red chemlights. The Try Stick The Try Stick is a simple bushcrafters tool for practicing skills. Is free, effective, and great for learning how to doContinue reading “Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter”

Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit

This week on the Squared Away blog, I’m going to be talking about what I’m doing to get fit, breaking down what’s in my go bag water kit, and why I set things up the way I have. Getting Fit: Working Out I’m in reasonably good health, but let’s be honest, most of us aren’tContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit”

A-Frame (Shelter)

An A-Frame Shelter is a shelter using a single ridge pole and two side walls, pulled tight into a shape like the letter A. This type of shelter allows less mobility, but has increased wind protection. An A-Frame shelter might be best suited for non combat situations, such as when in a large group; lackContinue reading “A-Frame (Shelter)”

Bushcraft

Bushcraft is the art of creating things in austere environments. It uses tools like knives, hatchets, axes, and augers to produce livable shelters and campsites. Many of the tools required for this skillset are featured in the Bug Out Bag and I.N.C.H Bags It’s a highly useful skillset for both short and long term survival.Continue reading “Bushcraft”