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How to Make a Walking Stick: Step by Step Guide (2023 Update)

January 18, 2023 by Mark Foster
making a walking stick

Even if you are an experienced hiker, you should still be able to benefit from learning how to make a walking stick. And we’re going to right those wrongs in today’s article, where I will … Read more

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DIY Tent Footprint – Step-by-Step Tutorial

January 26, 2023January 9, 2023 by Daniel Carraway
DIY Tent Footprint

Every avid camper needs a footprint for their tent. This protective layer between the tent and the ground will help preserve your tent, so you can enjoy it for a long time. This DIY tent … Read more

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How to Fix a Zipper: Complete Guide

October 11, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to fix a zipper - Complete Guide

Sometimes when you discover a broken zipper on your tent, jacket, sleeping bag, or backpack, you might already be in your camping spot. I come to your rescue once more to give you a complete … Read more

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How to Make a Canoe [DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial]

September 29, 2022 by Mark Foster
How to make a canoe - DIY step-by-step tutorial1

If you plan to go out rowing, making your canoe with your bare hands should be top of that list. I’ll show you how to make a canoe in this DIY step-by-step tutorial. You could … Read more

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Canoe Paddle Sizing and How to Choose the Right Paddle [Complete Guide]

September 24, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
Canoe Paddle Sizing

Buying your own canoe is a great investment in a sport that is so fun. But having one is only the first step. Your canoe paddle sizing is very important, and this complete guide will … Read more

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Easy DIY Camping Gear [14 Useful Ideas]

September 9, 2022 by Mark Foster
DIY Camping Gear

When you want to go camping, it’s hard to take with you everything you need. Store-bought gear is most of the time expensive, and easy to improvise at home or in the wild. You can … Read more

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How to Sharpen A Knife in the Wild

August 31, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to Sharpen A Knife in the Wild

When you’re out camping you need to know how to sharpen a knife in the wild. You don’t want to have a dull knife in the wilderness, that’s like not having one at all. However, … Read more

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How to Make A Slackline: Step-by-step Tutorial

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to make a slackline

Slacklining is a difficult sport of balancing on a length of rope. It is similar to the circus tightrope walking, minus the balancing pole. Setting up a safe slackline is important, so I’m offering you … Read more

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How To Make A Knife Sheath: Step-By-Step DIY Tutorials

August 16, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to make a sheath for your knife

Anyone that goes camping should have a special knife to take with them. One that is reliable and good in every situation. And like every other knife, it needs to have a special place. I’m … Read more

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How to Tie Paracord Knots: Best Ones You Should Know

August 11, 2022August 2, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
How to Tie Paracord Knots - Best Ones You Should Know

If you’re new to paracord knots and you want to learn how to do it, I come to your aid with this article that will teach you how to tie paracord knots, step-by-step. There are … Read more

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How to Make A Paracord Lanyard: Practical & Cool Designs with 2 Colors and More

January 19, 2022 by Daniel Carraway
how to make a Paracord Lanyard

Do you know how to make a paracord lanyard? Probably not, since you are reading this article, but worry not. I am here to teach you how to do it and share with you various … Read more

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Paracord Rifle Sling: Step-By-Step Tutorial for Making Your Own

September 19, 2021 by Daniel Carraway
how to make paracord rifle sling

Today we’re going to cover a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a paracord rifle sling. I’m suggesting a paracord one instead of a store-brought sling because paracord has lots of uses in case of … Read more

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