From the stone age to today’s backcountry adventures and picnic sites, there has always been the need for dependable fire-starting. Of course, these days, we take our ability to make fire for granted. The likes of butane lighters, matches, and lighter fluid give us a …
Baseball, hotdogs, and apple pie, some things are timeless; classics. In the campfire sphere, there’s arguably nothing more enduring than the teepee fire. Just the thought of them takes me down memory lane that includes boy scouts, church camps, and cozy fire sessions at the …
Sweat filled my brow as I loaded the truck for the weekend festivities. While I looked forward to the annual lakeside reunion of old friends, the exercise turned cumbersome, as I intermittently remembered all I would need. In charge of outdoor cooking duties, the packing …
Hunters, hikers, and other adventurers love their backpacks and gear bags. Whatever game they pursue, they boldly brandish their hunting pack. It’s like a bag of tricks. Items like skinning knives, flashlights, rope, water purifiers, and rangefinders come to mind, just to name a few. However, …
There are so many places that heat and flame come in handy. I pondered this thought the other night as I visited with a few neighborhood friends. In between the lively banter and laughter were those moments of comfortable silence – you know, the ones …
I’ve yet to meet anyone that doesn’t like fire for one reason or another. The likes of glowing blazes on cold winter nights, the smell of barbecue pits, and lively discussion around campfires are the things dreams are made of. Humans have made fires for …
Easy is good. Hardly anyone disagrees with this. The simple adage goes for about anything, including barbecuing and fire starting. From the novice cook to the next Steve Rinella, any easy cooking session is a coop. It’s not about being complicated. That’s the beauty of …
As a dyed-in-the-wool deer hunter, I regularly come across a lot of outdoor products, from the revolutionary to the downright silly. The gimmicky nature of some products never ceases to amaze me. Still, utility-filled products continue to hit the market. As far as hunting goes, …
There is something special about deer camp, no doubt. However, more and more I’ve taken on the role of solo hunter. It’s an effective approach for anyone that takes their hunting seriously and values having more control over their hunts. Solo hunting doesn’t mean you …
Regardless of location, leaving the pavement for the woods is a great undertaking. The endeavor comes in many flavors, including backcountry big game hunts, primitive state park camping, and hunting camps. Whatever the case, overnight outdoor excursions come with the need for fire for …
