Category: Basic Survival skills

A buck, a belt and my camp companion.

A look at my 3 knives and their job descriptions…

Survive on a dime – Can you?

Hi Campers, I was rummaging around in my camping and survival goodies as usual. I do this about once a month on average. I’m a geek with camping and survival stuff. Love to look at, touch and feel them in my hands. Yes a… Continue Reading “Survive on a dime – Can you?”

Latest blog…peace and quiet like this can only be found outdoors in the snow

via Just 2 words, Winter walkabout

2nd Chance George

via 2nd Chance George A place to show off my videos of my adventures and skill tests.

Big changes to the site …

via A new year, A new look

2nd Chance George

For those of you who don’t know. I have a You Tube Channel. Actually two. But I post videos on the “2nd Chance George channel”, of my camping and survival ideas and dirt time tests of  it. So you may find it useful. Check… Continue Reading “2nd Chance George”

No Trace…a good practice

. Its an obvious idea and needs to be said again. Its practiced by most outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, hunters and even the military.

Dirt time 4. CONTAINERS

looking at CONTAINERS that would be useful should I find myself in an unplanned situation where survival knowledge would get me home safely.

First Solo camp in the snow

Well, as the title suggests, I have just returned from my first ever solo camp in the snow. Why I said solo I don’t know, I have never camped in the snow alone or with others for that matter. But who’s checking ? right.… Continue Reading “First Solo camp in the snow”

What can a picture offer..

As harsh as a Minnesota winter can be, I realized how much it also gives back to me for taking the time to get outdoors and enjoy it. No matter when I go, I see wonderous things.