Treating a Deep Wound in the Backcountry
Treating a deep wound in the backcountry: direct pressure, tourniquet use, irrigation, and infection monitoring, explained step by step.
Merino Wool Base Layers, Which One to Pick
Merino wool base layers: Odlo Merino 200, Icebreaker 200 Oasis, and Smartwool Classic Thermal, fabric weight and use case compared.
Making Improvised Cordage From Plant Fibers
Making improvised cordage from plant fibers: nettle, willow, and bark, the reverse-wrap technique explained step by step.
Hiking Backpack, the Osprey, Deuter and Gregory Comparison
Hiking backpack: Osprey Atmos AG LT 65, Deuter Aircontact Pro 65+10 SL, and Gregory Baltoro 65, weight, suspension, and load capacity compared.
Building an Improvised Torch to Light the Way Without a Lamp
Improvised torch: birch bark, resinous wood and cattail, how to build them and the safety habits worth knowing.
Portable Solar Charger, Which One to Choose to Never Run Dry
Portable solar charger: BigBlue SolarPowa 28W, Anker Solix PS30 and FlexSolar 40W, real power output, weight and waterproofing, which one to pick.
Recognizing Acute Mountain Sickness Before It Gets Worse
Acute mountain sickness: the altitude threshold, early symptoms, HACE and HAPE, and why descending stays the one treatment that always works.
Bushcraft Axe: Which One for Chopping, Splitting, Building
Bushcraft axe: Fiskars X7, Spear & Jackson 7704FG and Hultafors H 009 SV, weight, forged steel and handle, which one to pick for your use.
Building an Improvised Water Filter From Natural Materials
Building an improvised water filter: gravel, sand and charcoal layering, and why boiling stays essential after filtering.
Building an Improvised Stretcher to Evacuate the Injured
Building an improvised stretcher: choosing the poles, the 4-person carrying technique, and when not to move an injured person at all.
