Survival In The Forest

In this video, we focus on passing down the knowledge of trapping food to the next generation—not as a trend, but as a responsibility. Trapping has always been about sustainability, stewardship, and understanding the land. Long before grocery stores, families relied on ethical trapping practices to provide food, manage wildlife, and live in balance with

Beaver trapping doesn’t require a truckload of gear—just knowledge, simple tools, and time on the ground. In this backcountry set, I’m running basic, proven equipment that trappers have relied on for generations. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just understanding beaver behavior, reading sign, and placing steel where it belongs. This is the kind of trapping that

When camping in cold weather, staying warm isn’t about building a bigger fire — it’s about understanding and manipulating radiant heat. In this video, we break down how radiant heat from a campfire works, why distance and line-of-sight matter more than flame size, and how you can dramatically improve warmth by using fire placement, thermal

This video breaks down the Mid Century WearEver Hikers Cook Set from an R&D and field-use perspective, looking at why it was designed the way it was—and why many of those decisions still outperform modern cookware in real backcountry conditions. We examine: • Material selection and thermal efficiency • Bail-hung pot design and fire compatibility

Staying on a straight line while navigating on foot is harder than most people realize. Small errors add up fast—and lateral drift is one of the biggest reasons people miss their destination. In this video, I break down Navigation on the Square, a simple field-expedient navigation method using nothing more than a notebook as an

The Silky Pocket Boy is one of those tools that earns its place in your kit. Lightweight, compact, and brutally efficient, this saw handles everything from trail clearing to camp chores without the bulk of a full-size saw. I carry it because it works — plain and simple. If you’re building a reliable woods kit,

What’s actually inside a traditional shooting bag and why every item still earns its place in the field. In this Reel, I break down the contents of my shooting bag—from ammunition and optics to small field tools—explaining how each piece supports efficient, ethical, and time-tested shooting practices. Nothing here is accidental. Every item has a

Most people think insulation failure causes cold nights outdoors. The truth is convection heat loss—moving air inside your shelter—is what drains body heat fastest. In this video, I break down: • Why convection is more dangerous than people realize • How air movement steals heat even inside a shelter • Simple, field-tested tricks that trap

There’s nothing better than a hot, hearty meal in hunting camp. In this video, I’m cooking aged venison backstrap with garlic Alfredo sauce and portobello mushrooms inside a wall tent, using a Coleman camp stove. This is real hunting camp cooking—simple ingredients, classic techniques, and a focus on making wild game taste its absolute best.

Dressing for success in winter isn’t about piling on clothing—it’s about using a proper cold weather clothing system that manages heat, moisture, and movement. In this video, I break down how to dress for winter conditions using proven layering principles that work for outdoor work, hunting, camping, and survival situations. We’ll cover why overheating is

Dressing for success in winter isn’t about wearing more—it’s about wearing the right system. In this video, I break down how to layer properly for cold weather so you stay warm, dry, and mobile without overheating. Whether you’re working outdoors, hunting, camping, or dealing with emergency conditions, the principles are the same: manage moisture, control

Land navigation doesn’t need complex math or advanced tools. In this Short, I break down a simple compass navigation method that helps you avoid obstacles, stay on azimuth, and keep moving accurately using a clear, repeatable technique. This is a practical approach to traditional land navigation, perfect for: • Bushcraft and survival training • Hunters

This quick and easy field-expedient system lets you tension any blanket, tarp, or bedroll and retrieve your cordage instantly, even in cold weather with numb hands. I learned this simple method from a student in the field, and it has become one of my go-to techniques for efficient gear management, cold-weather camping, and traditional bushcraft

Navigation doesn’t need complicated math, formulas, or advanced land nav training. In this video, I break down a simple, field-proven navigation method that allows you to bypass obstacles like cliffs, rivers, thick brush, or no-go terrain using 90° and 60° offsets — without doing calculations in your head. You’ll also learn a new trick using

When ground camping in cold conditions, conduction is the primary cause of dangerous heat loss. In this episode of the Definitive Ground Camping series, we break down how direct contact with cold ground rapidly pulls heat from the body—and how to stop it using proper insulation, material layering, and site selection. Many people focus on

EmComm Locations and What radio should you carry? With Dave Canterbury Checking various locations for EmComm and noting those will help you prepare if the need arises Why is Baofeng a great Emergency Radio? Dave Canterbury Amateur Radio EmComm Disaster Preparedness

Cold ground pulls heat from your body faster than cold air. This short explains how to properly use a closed cell foam sleeping pad in colder weather to reduce heat loss and stay warm. A single closed cell foam pad has an R-value around 1.9, which is generally only good to about 60°F. But when

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