Category: hiking

Watch “NS 2CG A buck in my pocket (my EDC)” on YouTube

A buck, a belt and my camp companion.

A look at my 3 knives and their job descriptions…

The Dime…..a survival tool?

via Survive on a dime – Can you? Check out the multi-tool from Gerber. If anything it is a great key chain partner. Maybe a survival tool in a pinch

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

Just 2 words, Winter walkabout

  Hello fellow campers, hikers, backpackers. survivalists and outdoors enthusiasts etc.. etc. You know who you are! Winter is still going strong here in Minnesota. Yesterday my much needed sleep was interrupted by maintenance being performed on the complex. Unfortunately (Or fortunately) I work… Continue Reading “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.

A new year, A new look

Hello Campers. Well if you have not noticed, big update to the novicesurvivalist.com. I spent the last couple hours setting up the new look. The intention is a more outdoorzy look. Hopefully I accomplished that at least. I really like the new look. Please… Continue Reading “A new year, A new look”

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.

The Walkabout.

Since moving to Minnesota I have renewed my passion for wandering the outdoors. I did it before but never as much as here. I love the outdoors. It settles a bad day or just lets me spend some alone time walking about. I have… Continue Reading “The Walkabout.”