OUR JOURNAL

I’ve sat around a lot of campfires with a lot of people over the years, and one thing I often get asked is, why do you do this?

Why Oilcloth? Why a Tarp? Why?

Beginner's Guide to Reading Contour Lines on Topograpic Maps

Interested in how a tipi is setup? 

Want to set up a materia medica? Here is the outline I use.

Make everyone at camp happy by filling their bellies with good food! 

Which wilderness class should I take? 

Nothing is Better than an Old Book! 

A delicious meal by simply opening up a few cans of ingredients! 

One 6 foot log, a few precise cuts, a bunch of shaving, and you will end up with a beautfil shave horse.

The best pants an outdoorsman can own!

The work never stops so I make sure that I am prepared for anything. 

Dumplings should be a staple in every Bushman’s dinner menu!

The MAX Multipurpose Tool is a unique 7 in 1 field tool built for individuals who need diversity!

Blazing a tree for navigation reference is an important concept every bushman should know.

The Appalachian Bushman School has a new classroom! 

3 Simple Tools can create magnificent creations in a woodland setting. Make camp life more enjoyable and learn your craft.

A simple hygiene kit can be a very valuable asset to any outdoorman. Keeping clean prevents illness, infection, and is a huge morale boost.

The Jack Knife or folding knife can be one of the woodsmans most important tools. Iconic to american outdoorsman, this knife should be in everyones pocket!

This Trappers Axe is unlike any of the axes we are use to. Thick, solid, and made to work hard!

Don't waste your time wondering aimlessly through the woods. Have a plan and stick to it!