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Holiday Survival Gear Guide: Kits
Survival Kits come in all shapes, sizes, and qualities. These two survival kits are both hand assembled from products that I recommend....

Tim Swanson
Dec 12, 2022
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Holiday Survival Gear Guide: Fire Starters
Do you want the right gift that gives a warm and fuzzy feeling when your loved one or friend opens it up? Well how about a gift that can...

Tim Swanson
Nov 26, 2022
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Holiday Survival Gear Guide: Knives
The gift giving season is here. I am a big fan of gifting experiences, handmade items, and food! However, sometimes we like to buy our...

Tim Swanson
Nov 23, 2022
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Backpacking Gear Checklist
This is the list I use while getting ready for a backpacking trip no matter the length. This should offer a guideline for you to follow...

Tim Swanson
Oct 12, 2022
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Owl Eyes Kids Art Contest 2022
Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival's 2022 kid's art contest is here! Create a cool Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival art piece and have the chance...

Tim Swanson
Aug 31, 2022
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Survival Priorities- What do we REALLY need?
We have all read in a survival book about "The Rule of 3's" or the "Sacred Order of Survival". Both of these are excellent guidelines for...

Tim Swanson
Mar 23, 2022
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Knife Safety Tips & Tricks for Beginners
We all have knives around the house. I'm sure we can all say we have kitchen knives, filet knives, or grandpa's old hand-me-down laying...

Tim Swanson
Feb 2, 2022
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Acorn Recipes
Foraging for acorns is one of my big fall traditions. Looking for these little oak nuts as the colorful leaves fall from the trees is one...

Tim Swanson
Dec 30, 2021
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Finding Warmth in Cold Places
A snow shelter (called a quinzee) a group of children and parents made in my class. Shelters come in many shapes and sizes. For the...

Tim Swanson
Dec 29, 2021
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To Tan a Deer Hide
Thousands upon thousands of deer hides are getting thrown away by hunters every fall. These hides don't necessarily go to waste, as other...

Tim Swanson
Dec 13, 2021
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