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Skill of the Week: Remove a Leech
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Measure Remaining Sunlight With Your Hands
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The Parts of a Ship Every Man Should Know
When you're taking a trip on a nautical vessel, you may hear the crew talking about seeing something off ...
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Podcast #907: How to Read a Tree
When you're walking in the woods, you're often surrounded by trees. But you probably don't notice them ...
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Skill of the Week: Remove a Fish Hook From Your Finger
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Podcast #883: The Naturalist’s Art of Animal Encounters
Whether you see some deer, have a fox cross your path, or spot a moose, there's something ...
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Outdoor Hydration Showdown: Nalgene Bottle vs. Water Bladder
It's indisputable that hydration is a top priority when you're hiking or backpacking. More debatable is ...
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How to Pack a Backpack for Backpacking
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Skill of the Week: Fell a Tree
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Car Camping Is the Worst
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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How to Build a Campfire That Will Last Through the Night
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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Skill of the Week: Get Your Tongue Unstuck From a Flagpole
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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The 6 Fire Lays Every Man Should Know
Every man should know how to build a fire. But every outdoor situation requires different types of ...
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Podcast #739: Rewild Your Life
If you have one, take a look at your pet cat or dog. These animals descended from wildcats and wolves, ...
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Podcast #713: How to Predict the Weather (No Apps Required)
When you're deciding what to wear in the morning, or on the viability of some activity for the ...
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9 Ways to Start a Fire Without Matches
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help ...
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Podcast #668: Outdoor Competence With an Expert Backcountry Hunter
You may know Steven Rinella as an expert hunter and the host of the MeatEater television show and ...
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Podcast #653: The Dirtbag’s Guide to Life
If you call someone a dirtbag, you might be insulting them for being dishonest. Or, you might be ...
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How to Make a Low-Tech Perimeter Alarm
When you think of perimeter alarms, your brain probably conjures up images of laser beams, loud sirens, ...
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How to Take Care of Rope
In our introduction to rope, we gave you the rundown on different rope materials and construction ...
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