by Survival Sherpa | Feb 28, 2016
Humans have employed six simple machines throughout history to reduce the amount of work required for tasks. Of these six, my favorite for outdoor self-reliance is the sexy and sleek wedge! Huh!? Sleek and Sexy? A wedge sounds rather dull and useless. Hold on a...
by Survival Sherpa | Sep 28, 2015
When it comes to packing for an outdoor adventure, leave the single-purpose items at home unless you have a pack mule to carry it all. Each item in your camping/bushcraft/survival kit should be able to perform at least three different tasks beyond its intended...
by Survival Sherpa | Mar 30, 2015
Planning your spring outdoor adventure? Try these skills and projects, even if it’s in your backyard. In fact, your backyard may be the best place to start your journey to outdoor self-reliance. Burn Stuff (Combustion) Flint and Steel Fire from One Stick Bow Drill...
by Survival Sherpa | Mar 16, 2015
With winter over, at least in Georgia, you might be tempted to stash that can of cocoa powder in the cupboard for your spring and summer outdoor adventures. Leaving this viral elixir home, my friend would be a costly survival mistake! I’m kidding… or am I? You see,...
by Survival Sherpa | Feb 21, 2015
Skills get swallowed by survival gear. Depending on the latest knife, gun, or shiny-survival-object may seem like a smart plan. The thing is… Plans and reality are not the same thing. Nothing’s wrong with reliance on modern survival gear. I own my fair share of modern...
by Survival Sherpa | Feb 16, 2015
Being the son of a plumber, I’ve witnessed many inventive ways to stay warm while working on cold steel in frigid winters atop a 700 foot tall powerhouse. From modern acetylene torches to alcohol stoves, plumbers get creative when it comes to heat sources. Before the...
by Survival Sherpa | Feb 12, 2015
Scavenging resources in a wilderness survival situation can turn up life-saving stuff. That’s why developing a possum mentality is vital! Our ancestors walked our woodlands and learned to use the resources most modern outdoor enthusiast overlook. Essential woodland...
by Survival Sherpa | Feb 3, 2015
I have a confession to make. I’m the dumbest guy in the woods! This isn’t an exercise in false humility. To increase my woodsy knowledge, I always assume, whether it’s true or not, that my woodcraft and bushcraft IQ is the lowest around the campfire. Following this...
by Survival Sherpa | Jan 26, 2015
Do you kiss your mama with that mouth!? Ever let one slip over at grandma’s house and have to wash your mouth out with soap? It was her attempt to exercise that foul language from your soul. I’ve posted several times on the health benefits of coconut oil. Here...
by Survival Sherpa | Jan 21, 2015
It’s cold and you need firewood back at base camp. That standing dead oak tree 200 yards from your shelter will provide you with enough BTU’s for heat and cooking on this frigid weekend. What’s the best strategy to get the fuel back to camp? You can only carry x...
by Survival Sherpa | Jan 10, 2015
What’s Math got to do with survival? Everything! You’ve probably never used Algebra since graduation, but this math lesson may save your life. Is there homework involved? Yes. But you choose the when, where, and how to do it. If you hate math but love to survive 100%...
by Survival Sherpa | Dec 3, 2014
Wow! This is my new favorite word! Ultracrepidarian – Pronunciation: êl-trê-kre-pê-der-i-yên 1. [Adjective] Is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one’s knowledge, experience, or expertise. 2. [Noun] Someone who talks about things of which...