Survival In The Forest

Most people have seen the classic U.S. military canteen cup—but many have never noticed this clever feature built into the early 1910-style folding handle. The handle design allowed a GI to use his fork to manipulate and lift the hot canteen cup from the fire, keeping his hands away from the heated metal. It’s a

A ferro rod is simple—but good technique makes a big difference. After years of teaching firecraft, I’ve found that success isn’t about throwing the biggest shower of sparks. It’s about control, consistency, proper angle, and putting those sparks exactly where they need to go. In this Field Notes installment, we’re looking at ferro rod technique

What can we learn from a vintage surplus survival fishing kit, and is this old-school system still viable today? In this episode of On the Waters Edge and Instructor’s Opinion, we take a detailed look at a vintage survival fishing kit designed for fishing under survival conditions. We’ll examine the hooks, fishing line, artificial lures,

From the water’s edge to the dinner table, this video covers the complete process of turning a snapping turtle into a great camp meal. As part of our On the Waters Edge series, we take a practical look at snapping turtle as a traditional wild food resource. I’ll walk through the process of cleaning and

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Charring materials is one of the best way of ensuring the Next Fire can be made more easily in an Emergency Scenario where conservation counts. In this video we char and demonstrate come making with this Resource using a stone from the landscape and a Silky Saw for Ignition

Before any survival course begins, the instructor needs to understand the landscape. In this Pre-Course Scout for Survival on the Waters Edge, I walk the training area looking at the resources, opportunities, and signs that will help shape the upcoming course. From water and fishing opportunities to wild edibles, fungi, animal sign, bones, terrain, and

The Pathfinder Dog Bone may be one of the simplest pieces of camp gear I’ve designed—but it may also be one of the most useful. In this video, Dave Canterbury, author of Bushcraft 101 and instructor at The Pathfinder School, demonstrates the Pathfinder Dog Bone and several practical ways it can simplify everyday camp tasks.

Building a tarp shelter in the real world rarely means having the perfect tree or anchor exactly where you need it. In this video, I demonstrate a simple method for offset direction compensation with tarp guy lines, allowing you to redirect tension and get the pull where you actually need it. This is an extremely

If you’re new to bushcraft, survival, or camping, one of the biggest questions is: Which skill should I learn first? In this video, we continue answering the 30 most often asked questions from beginners and look at where I believe a new outdoorsman should focus their time and effort. Bushcraft isn’t about collecting gear or

We’re putting the NEW Pathfinder 10” Deep Carbon Steel Skillet to work the way camp cookware should be tested — over a real fire with a HUGE steak! At 2” deep, this skillet gives you more versatility than a traditional camp skillet, and when paired with the lid it can perform many of the same

Can one piece of camp cookware replace both a traditional skillet AND a Dutch oven? In this video, I put our new 2” Deep Carbon Steel Skillet/Dutch Oven to work over the fire and show exactly why the extra depth and fitted lid make this such a versatile piece of camp cookware. We’ll use traditional

Do you know the True History of the I ionic Sierra Cup? In this video we will explore that-

Taking the classic US Forest Service backpack concept to the next level! In this video, we take a close look at our NEW Oil Cloth Backpack, inspired by the rugged and functional packs once associated with the US Forest Service. This design takes an old-school woodsman’s approach to carrying gear and combines it with the

The NEW Pathfinder PF Poncho takes an already versatile piece of outdoor gear and makes it even more useful in the field. In this video, we take a detailed look at the improvements to the PF Poncho and demonstrate how the PF Poncho Poles can transform it into an effective, roomy shelter system. We’ll look

This cook set was way ahead of its time and is most likely a one of kind items I am happy to have curated for our ETSY store https://vintagecampandtrail.etsy.com/listing/4552879327

After years of teaching survival, bushcraft, and wilderness living, I’m finally sharing one of the most useful packing systems I’ve ever developed. This tarp pack has never been publicly released by me—until now. In this video I’ll show you exactly how I build a compact, rugged tarp pack that carries everything needed for shelter construction

Have you ever wanted to bake over an open fire without carrying a heavy Dutch oven? In this video, I demonstrate how to use a Keyhole Fire together with a Pathfinder Carbon Steel Skillet to create a lightweight Dutch oven system capable of baking excellent Brown Sugar Bannock in camp. We’ll discuss: * How a