Category: Prepared Traveler

Rough Ryder Green Bone Folding Push Dagger – a little outside my comfor…

Not a sharp and shinny I would normally look at. Never really been into “tactical knives.” But hey, sometimes you gotta get uncomfortable. So here I am, all uncomfortable…..it was not as bad as I expected The Novice Survivalist

Schrade Kukri Machete Fixed Blade Knife – Its a beast, But the sheath….they coulda done that better.

Remember knowledge is a survival skill Be safe out there The Novice Survivalist

My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course

Decided to try out making a full size wooden spoon. Found some Basswood cut it up and gave it a go. Turned out to be a really fun project. Learnt alot and now more to come. There are so many different types of spoons… Continue Reading “My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course”

Rough Ryder APTA Modern Slip Joint Red Aluminum RR2282 – Their Best knife yet…By far

I am a knife fiend…anything sharp and shiny gets my attention. I spend hours looking at them on the puter. Often…actually more than not. I see a knife that demands my attention. That is untill I see the asking price. I sigh loudly and… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder APTA Modern Slip Joint Red Aluminum RR2282 – Their Best knife yet…By far”

Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.

This knife is a beast. The blade combination is perfect, the G-10 scales are awesome and the size makes this knife a great working class pocket knife. Work, hunting, camping or just outdoors this will be a great pocket pal to take along. The… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.”

DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.

I bore easily. So I tend to find things to do. Well I like playing with random wood I find when on a walkabout. I makes walking sticks, toggles for tent and hammock camping, spoon carving etc. Thus time I found some interesting wood.… Continue Reading “DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.”

JupiterGear -7L Tactical Military Sling Backpack – Just right for a walkabout

Small and compact just right for those quick little walkabouts. Be safe out there NOVICE SURVIVALIST

Triple F Day – Fondling my Favorite Folders, Its a “knife thing”

A look at my favorite edc knives for work. Sodbusters and work folders….the joy of owning knives NOVICESURVIVALIST

G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out

With the changes in my life I have had to change the way I carry things on a day hike. No more traditional backpacks when you have a pacemaker buried in your shoulder. Soooooo got me a Sling pack. Works great. Remember adapting to… Continue Reading “G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out”

Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC

While surfing for interesting knives I have not come across before and here you go. A company I have not dealt with before. This one came to my attention. I am a big Sod buster/ work knife guy. One blade for all tasks and… Continue Reading “Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC”