Category: Winter

Bringing Old Tools Back To Life: Restoring Hand Tools For The Man Cave O…

I enjoy restoring old hand tools. Ita fun satisfying hobby and adds to my tool orphanage at the cottage. These are the latest additions Novice survivalist

Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…

Found this guy on line. A favorite style of mine. They have been around for awhile. Not a fan of the “plastic stuff”, so I made some changes…added leather sheath and handle cover. Loving this learning leather Knowledge is a survival skill The Novice… Continue Reading “Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…”

Artisan Cutlery – Sea Snake Fixed Blade EDC Knife, Very nice for a Neck or Pocket Carry.

Something I have never considered before. Neck Cary knife. Having looked and tried this guy out. I may just do it when out in the woods on a walkabout. Check it out NS. Knowledge is a survival skill

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”

Bear & Son, Large Farmhand Lockback Folding Knife. USA Made

This is probably the best well made knife I own. Very impressive Remember knowledge is a survival skill Novice Survivalist

EDC update – Marbles and Zippo, My Perfect combo

While surfing on line I came across 2 of my favorite carries. So I combined them to get one. Be safe out there and always keep your EDC updated. You never know when you may just need it Novice Survivalist

Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.

One thing I love about a 4 season state is you get to enjoy all types of weather in the outdoors. One thing I love is a trudge for a cuppa coffee after a good snow fall. It’s quiet, typically nobody else seen. And… Continue Reading “Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.”

Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening

I am a Barlow fan when it comes to the traditional style of folding pocket knives. Nice and simple, single blade and looks good. This one had something none of my other Barlows or any of my folders have, Assisted opening. The idea of… Continue Reading “Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening”

Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy

If you follow me you will know I am a solo camper. Very rarely do I camp in a group. Just my family (the girls) and close friends, never more than a couple people. Well Leigh a friend has been at me for the… Continue Reading “Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy”