Gear Reviews, Survival, Bushcraft
Author: Wendell A
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THE 10 C’S OF SURVIVABILITY
1. CUTTING TOOL This is the most important of all our items and it must be capable of several other tasks. A blade that is too small will make it difficult to process firewood. A blade that is too big will make finer carving tasks more difficult. The happy medium here is about 4 ½…
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How to Start Camping. It’s Easier Than You Think.
Camping is a fun and exciting way to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended camping trip, here are some tips to help you get started: First determine your camping style: Before you start planning your trip, it’s important to determine what type of camping…
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Essential Survival Skills for All Levels
Survival skills are the abilities and knowledge required to survive in a dangerous or challenging environment. These skills are essential for people who venture into wilderness areas or find themselves in emergency situations such as natural disasters or accidents. This could be hunters, hikers, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone who ventures off the beaten path. Here…
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Build A Budget Get Home Bag
This is the complete list with prices. Hope it helps you build a better more affordable Get Home Bag! Backpack – 29L Walmart 26.88OneWind Poncho Tarp – 98”x56” OneWind.com 33.00Stakes – x6 Walmart 7.08Atwood 550 Cord – 100 ft Walmart 9.98Contractor Bags x2 Walmart 14.48Stainless Bottle – 34 oz Amazon 15.99Tuna Pouches x2 Walmart 2.88Beef…
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Map Reading: From the Outside In
A map and a compass go together like a hand and a glove – they really complement each other. There are many types of maps available some being very basic sketches of a conservation area identifying trails, features, and rough boundaries. The gold standard, if you will, is the USGS Quadrangle Sheets which used to…
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Using a GPS for Navigation
I was introduced to a hand-held GPS unit almost 25 years ago and although hand-held units never met the standard for Land Surveying, I immediately recognized the benefits to hiking and recreating. Initially we had dedicated units by Magellan and Garmin, and by the mid 2000s we could upload maps into the unit and really…
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Meet One of Our Writers
Welcome Ken Berry to the Prepared Wanderer website! Ken Berry is a Licensed Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer in New Hampshire and currently working full time with his family business. He is very active in woodcraft activities and enjoys resource walks, hiking, and hunting. He completed a Wilderness Skills Course with the GB2 Wilderness Program…
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Understanding Your Compass
Compass Family Photo: I can never have a knife family photo, that would just be embarrassing. Compasses – never embarrassing. Do you always carry a compass during adventures? Do you worry about cardinal directions only or work in degrees? Do you know there are three North’s? If not, stay with me. The purpose of a…
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Great YouTube Channels to Explore
I think there are many great channels to explore on YouTube if you are interested in bushcraft and survival. So many are in fact eclipsed by the bigger channels but that doesn’t mean they don’t have great content to offer. I want to feature some friends of Prepared Wanderer. So please check out their channels…
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All Part of the Plan – What to Do Before a Hike
It is really fun to head out into the woods whether it is for hiking and recreation or for work. It is really great to just make the decision and just go. But wait! Keeping equipment packed and ready allows you to make that decision and actually hiking prepared is extremely important. Although I consider…