Yes! I have finally got round to building a fire pit for my bushcraft camp/shelter. It’s really coming along now, with two shelters: The ‘A” frame and the lean-to. I also have the perimeter walls up and the bushcraft table and bench. So many great comments coming from you guys and suggestions for the camp.
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OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.11.20 Josh and Sarah Bowmar had an exciting announcement for their Instagram followers, as well as anyone who’s a fan of snacks and reaching for healthier options in the cupboard. Introducing Apex Protein Snacks, the couple’s brand new, whole food product line that boasts 45% MORE PROTEIN per ounce than the leading
A short Bushcraft video on how to start a fire using Birch Bark and a ferro rod. One of the best ways to start a fire in the rain or wet conditions. Silver Birch bark has a high content of oil and when the surface is scraped with a knife it produces fine dust particles
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.11.20 If you have never butchered your own deer before, your first time can be a little overwhelming – especially if you don’t have any guidance or somebody standing next to you showing where to cut. In this video, Steven Rinella walks through the process of breaking down a deer’s hind leg,
This is the trailer for my upcoming Solo Adventure in the Mountains. It was an epic 4 days, the full movie will be released on Friday 9th June. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks to Subaru who sponsored the video and provided me with a Totally Awesome Subaru Forester model for the road trip! Add
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.10.20 The backstraps. They’re arguably the most popular – and delicious – cut of meat off a deer, or elk you can possibly get your hands on. But if cooked negligently, they will quickly become dry and give off that ‘gamey’ flavor people often complain about when they say they don’t like
We build a viking bushcraft shelter in 4 days based on traditional Icelandic viking houses which were built from turf and sod. This camp is built slightly different, where we didn’t use stone and turf for the walls, we built a timber frame construction in the shape of an a-frame where the rafters on one
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.09.20 A rut fueled buck is NOT to be messed with. They’ve been marching around the woods all charged up and looking for a doe to breed, and usually have to slam racks together with other bucks to prove their dominance in the field. Barstool Sports recently shared a video on Instagram
I’m feeling festive. I went out into the woods and gathered some natural materials so that I can show you how to make a Christmas Wreath from scratch. This is a short instructional video that shows you how to make a simple wreath using holy, spruce, and other items I could find in the woods.
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.08.20 Cutting down your own Christmas tree is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family that adds a little extra ‘oomph’ to your Christmas decorations while you usher in the holiday spirit around the house. And whether you drive to one of those tree lots where you cut it down and they
Hand forging a nail for building the medieval door to the saxon house. The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare’s Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/taoutdoors10201 Join me on my quest into blacksmithing as I learn how to forge a nail using a coal forge and hammer. I travel to
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.07.20 Is it just me, or does it seem more people are getting in the Christmas spirit this year? Well, if this photo captured by West Yorkshire photographer Ed Sykes says anything about where Mother Nature stands on that front, I’d say it’s pretty clear. The question is, do you think this
The Bushcraft Burden strap can be really easy to make. It’s one of those items that takes up no room in your backpack but it really can make your life easier when out in the field. In this video I show you just a few things that I use it for. As I say in
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.04.20 At one point or another, mountain lions roamed all over the Lone Star State. These days, however, the large feline is considered one of the rarest creatures in Texas. Which makes this recent Dallas County lion sighting extremely exciting! Texas Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed the news of a mountain lion
We build a dome hut using primitive technology and simple hand tools. The frame of the bushcraft shelter was built using hazel saplings woven and lashed together with inner bark of cedar tree. Using a bushcraft knife, we carved up a bark peeler and used these to peel the bark off of the tree. The
Derrek Sigler 12.04.20 Muzzleloaders continue to gain in popularity as a great way to extend your hunting season. They are also a lot of fun to shoot. Whether you’re looking for a muzzleloader for yourself, or for a gift, there are a lot of options and price ranges to choose from. And speaking of gifts, muzzleloaders
I show you how to make a survival zip tie using 550 paracord. There are many uses for paracord, and one of the most useful things to do with left over pieces of paracord is to make a zip tie for your bug out bag or bushcraft backpack. Using the cobra weave method, you can
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.04.20 Who doesn’t love a good heavyweight fight with two alphas going toe to toe with each other? (And I’m not talking about that stinker of a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.) These two mature bucks apparently had an explosive disagreement that spilled over into the backyard of
I head back to Alec Steele’s workshop to forge my own custom Hatchet. Alec taught me how to forge with a sledge hammer as well as how to put a handle on an axe. SUBSCRIBE TO ALEC’S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/alecsteele Learning to forge with Alec has been a fantastic experience! We used 1055 steel for the
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 12.03.20 When winter weather blows in, most people head indoors and begin their annual hibernation for the remainder of the season. However, if you were raised hunting and fishing, you’re probably aware this time of year provides many fruitful hunting and fishing opportunities – if you can brace the cold. So, with