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How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Knot
The monkey’s fist knot is a compact ball of interwoven loops. Today, it’s used mostly for decoration, ...
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Skill of the Week: Survive If Your Car Gets Stranded in the Snow
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: Make the Perfect Snowball
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in ...
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Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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4 Todoist Templates to Streamline and Organize Your Life
I’m a big Todoist fan. If you’ve never heard of this task management app, check out my full write-up ...
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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Secure Your Garage: 11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Break-Ins and Theft
With the holidays coming up, I’ve been thinking about hot cocoa, how to get into the spirit of the ...
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Skill of the Week: Treat a Gunshot Wound
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdini
There are few more potent symbols of confinement than the straitjacket. And few more potent symbols of ...
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Skill of the Week: Siphon Fuel
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: Light a Fire With Just One Match
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Perform a Combat Roll
When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here’s ...
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Skill of the Week: Pick the Perfect Campsite
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: Escape a Car Hanging Off a Cliff
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: Treat Someone for Shock
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Handle 3 Common Pistol Misfires
When you're out plinking with your pistol, you're likely going to encounter trigger pulls when the gun ...
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7 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Hiking
Taking your kids hiking is one of the best ways to get them into nature (and the many benefits ...
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Skill of the Week: Clean Your Entire House in 30 Minutes
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: Handle Your Car’s Brakes Going Out
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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What to Do If You Get Lost in the Wild
Even in the age of smartphones and GPS, stories of hikers getting lost in the wilderness still regularly ...
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