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New Mors Kochanski eBook ~ Basic Safe Travel and Boreal Survival Handbook

By on May 8, 2013 in Books, Firecraft, Master Woodsman, News & Updates, Survival Kit, Wilderness Survival

In a nutshell, the survival information that did not make it into Mors Kochanski’s classic book, (Northern) Bushcraft can be found in the new e-book, Basic Safe Travel and Boreal Survival Handbook.  In addition, there is an expansion on his great booklets within the new book. See Karamat.com for purchase information and more.  Video explanation from Mors and […]

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Cody Lundin explains the dangers of hyperthermia and hypothermia in his lecture about survival Tuesday night in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. He is the co-host of the Discovery Channel show Dual Survival and he has authored of two books.

Cody Lundin Shares Survival Tips with SRU Student Newspaper

By on April 26, 2013 in Firecraft, Master Woodsman, News & Updates, Primitive Skills, Survival Kit, Wilderness Survival

An interview from the Slippery Rock University Student Newspaper with Cody Lundin.  Heads-up on a couple bad words if the kiddies are listening.  More than anything, posting this for one of Lundin’s perspectives on ‘survival’ television;  AND, why we like and list proven survival schools at this site, including Cody’s. Kudos to Slippery Rock University […]

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I have never been in the presence of anyone else who has made and used a fatwood candle before. In my limited # of samples depending on conditions, I get 5 to 10 minutes burn time.

Firestarters: Fatwood

By on April 13, 2013 in Firecraft, Flora, Master Woodsman, Wilderness Survival

When I got out of college back in the 90’s, I thought I had the best job in the world as a ‘dirt’ forester.  Responsible for all land management activities on 100K acres, I spent over half my time in the field cruising timber, mapping, writing management prescriptions for reforestation, prescribed burning, and more… Then […]

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Join the Kneel Diamond Fan Club

By on April 7, 2013 in Classic Camping, Firecraft, Master Woodsman, Primitive Skills, Woodcraft

Sweet Caroline… Bohm, Bohm, Bohmmmm…. Good times never seemed so good… Wait, that’s Neil Diamond.  I am talking about KNEEL Diamond! Wish I could remember the name of the fellow that taught me this trick.  I am almost certain he was on the BOSS staff. Very simply, to increase the oxygen to your campfire, make […]

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Your Campfire And The Weather

By on February 25, 2013 in Firecraft, Master Woodsman

Treat fire with the respect it deserves and it will keep you warm, cook your food, make your water safe, and a host of other things to make you a happy woodsman. Be disrespectful and it could leave you cold and lonely OR you could have a wildfire on your hands! Wouldn’t it be nice […]

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