Category: Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear

Best Way to Make Fire: The Bed-Pillow-Blanket Method vs Tipi Fire Construction

Posted on By Chris Chisholm 2 Comments on Best Way to Make Fire: The Bed-Pillow-Blanket Method vs Tipi Fire Construction

This article trains you on fire-making techniques, emphasizing four essential requirements: fuel, air, shelter, and ignition using matches, fire steel or lighter. Two primary methods are key for creating fires: the Bed, Pillow & Blanket Method for quick setups; and the Giant Tipi Fire for the most challenging weather conditions. Continue Reading Best Way to Make Fire: The Bed-Pillow-Blanket Method vs Tipi Fire Construction

Posts on Leadership, Teaching & Parenting Outdoors, Posts on Traditional Technology & Wilderness Craft, Posts on Wilderness Survival, Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear

How To Use A Compass – Using Map & Compass – Recommended Compasses

Posted on By Chris Chisholm No Comments on How To Use A Compass – Using Map & Compass – Recommended Compasses

This blog article and popular youtube video provides instructions on using compass and map, emphasizing proper alignment and direction-finding techniques. It recommends orienteering compasses with spinning dials and clear plastic, plus the ability to set declination. A mirrored compass and a global compass are also best for accurate navigation. Wolf Camp founder Chris Chisholm offers additional resources for natural navigation and orienteering tips. Additionally, wilderness survival training courses are recommended for those seeking practical skills in navigation, lost-proofing, and orienteering in wilderness settings. Continue Reading How To Use A Compass – Using Map & Compass – Recommended Compasses

Posts on Hunting, Fishing & Gathering, Posts on Leadership, Teaching & Parenting Outdoors, Posts on Wilderness Survival, Posts on Wildlife Tracking & Birding, Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear

Subscribe to our Outdoor Skills Blog Posts!

Posted on By Chris Chisholm No Comments on Subscribe to our Outdoor Skills Blog Posts!

Subscribe to the our outdoor skills blog by scrolling down and clicking on the green “Subscribe” button. After we finish moving our old posts over from our old server in May 2025, expect new quarterly seasonal posts, and in the meantime, join us for spring workshops and classes, summer youth camps, and in-depth internships. Continue Reading Subscribe to our Outdoor Skills Blog Posts!

Earth Conservation Course Field Experiences, Posts on Apprenticeship Events, Posts on Camps & Expeditions, Posts on Classes & Workshops, Posts on Environmental Policy, Posts on Hunting, Fishing & Gathering, Posts on Leadership, Teaching & Parenting Outdoors, Posts on Plants & Herbs, Posts on Sustainability & Self-Sufficiency, Posts on Traditional Technology & Wilderness Craft, Posts on Wilderness Survival, Posts on Wildlife Tracking & Birding, Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear, Wolf Journey Earth Conservation Course Field Experiences

Nikki van Schyndel “Becoming Wild” Book Review

Posted on By Patrick Wiley No Comments on Nikki van Schyndel “Becoming Wild” Book Review

Nikki van Schyndel’s book “Becoming Wild” chronicles her captivating journey living off the land with Micah Fay. The book is a significant work that prompts reflection long after it’s been read. Reflecting on nature and humanity, this book stands as an important addition to recent literature, urging a reevaluation of our relationship with the environment. Continue Reading Nikki van Schyndel “Becoming Wild” Book Review

Blog, Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear

Reviews of the Top 10 Professional Wildlife Tracking Books

Posted on By Chris Chisholm No Comments on Reviews of the Top 10 Professional Wildlife Tracking Books

This content provides a comprehensive list of top wildlife tracking books, with must-have field guides highlighted. The list includes works from various authors such as John James Audubon, Ellsworth Jaeger, Olaus Murie, Ernest Thompson Seton, James Halfpenny, Tom Brown Jr, Paul Rezendes, Mark Elbroch, James Lowery, David Moskowitz, Charley Eiseman, and Noah Charney. The field guides cover topics ranging from animal tracks and scat to bird tracks and sign, providing valuable resources for wildlife enthusiasts and trackers. Continue Reading Reviews of the Top 10 Professional Wildlife Tracking Books

Posts on Hunting, Fishing & Gathering, Posts on Leadership, Teaching & Parenting Outdoors, Posts on Wildlife Tracking & Birding, Posts Reviewing Outdoor Books & Gear