Tag: outdoors

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.

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”

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.

Prepping for my first Minnesota winter Camp

Not only to survive the winter without any mishaps but also to prepare to do a winter camping trip. This for me will be my biggest challenge yet in the outdoors. Something I look forward to with some trepidation. Can I do this, am I prepared, what to take, where and when.

French Army F1 2 man pup tent.

Hi Campers, I recently purchased a new camp tent. Why you ask. My old tent was a Ozark trails 2 man tent I purchased at Walmart. Great little tent, however I recently managed to put a hole in it. Repairing it would just need… Continue Reading “French Army F1 2 man pup tent.”

Another 2 minute tip for the Novice survivalist

Campers I have just uploaded a short video (Yes it’s 2 minutes ) on how to get started with making fire using a ferrocerium rod. It’s a simple change in the way you position yourself and the rod and striker. Then by only moving… Continue Reading “Another 2 minute tip for the Novice survivalist”