Author: Brittany Marshall

  When a group of hikers set out early one Saturday they never would have imagined the fate that awaited two of them.  Later that day, Gabrielle Wallace and Eric Desplinter got separated from the group.  Before rescue, the couple spent five days in the San Gabriel Mountains. Their planned 4 hour route through Cucamonga […]

A sharp ax is one of the most important bushcraft tools in your pack.  It is more precise than a sickle or other implements and unlike a machete; it can chop and cut thicker logs.  It should come as no surprise how many bushcraft uses this invaluable piece of gear has. Even the lightest of packers […]

  Throughout history, many great tools have been born out of mankind’s need to survive.  Few have had the impact and the adaptability of the machete.  From the South American Amazon to the African Serengeti, the use of machetes is global.  The long fixed blades make them ideal for cutting trails and clearing brush.  They […]

The decision to prep has never been so obvious.  Someone will turn on the television and in about 5 minutes of watching see 50 reasons they should’ve started yesterday.  However, if you live in an apartment, this can be a daunting task.  According to RentCafe, the average size of a new apartment in 2018 was only […]