Welcome to issue No. 22! Grab a snack and hunker down because we have a ton of great articles for you. Spending a few days floating down the river in a canoe sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? We have an excellent story on how to plan for doing that safely. While you’re at it, you’ll probably work up an appetite, so we’re covering how to provide the calories you’ll need. We also have some good information on how to use the white willow tree to make a pain reliever. How about building your very own greenhouse? That’s a great way to increase the food production of your garden. We also explain how to keep your knives sharp and how to use a ferrocerium rod to start your campfire. One of our favorite knife makers is Dan Tope, and we’re reviewing a semi- custom model of his called the Phoenix. We also have a guide on saws that are perfect for taking on camping or hiking trips. With every article, the goal is to provide you with practical information you can use. Welcome to the backwoods!
Backwoods Survıval Guide ® • PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR THE SIMPLE LIFE
Letter From the Editor
OUTDOORS • GET OUT THERE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING ALL THAT MOTHER NATURE HAS TO OFFER.
INTO THE WILD • Floating your way to paradise.
CANOE SELECTION • Choose carefully based on weight and material.
FUEL FOR THE LONG HAUL • How to keep your body going.
MAKE YOUR OWN • A basic recipe for trail mix.
REPTILIAN RISKS • How to handle snakebites.
RED, BLACK AND YELLOW • This mnemonic helps to keep things straight.
ORIENTEERING • Learn to find your way—without GPS.
RECOMMENDED GEAR • The equipment you need to orienteer isn’t much different than that required for a day hike, and you may be able to get away with even less.
HOMESTEADING • SELF-RELIANCE CAN BE A LOT OF WORK, BUT THE REWARDS MAKE IT WORTH ALL OF THE EFFORT.
PLANTING A WILDERNESS GARDEN • Food production with a low profile.
WHAT WILL YOU GROW? • Check out these suggestions.
HOMEMADE PAIN RELIEF • Making your own aspirin.
WHITE WILLOW BARK TEA • A homemade pain reliever.
THE AMAZING APPLE • A homestead staple.
BAKED APPLE • Two approaches to this tasty treat.
WHAT THE CLUCK? • Handling the ongoing poultry crisis.
EGGLESS CAKE • Add cocoa for a chocolate treat.
DIY PROJECTS • WITH SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND A BIT OF ELBOW GREASE, YOU CAN DO ALMOST ANYTHING.
HOMEGROWN GROCERIES • Put your backyard to work.
COLD FRAMES • A good option when space is at a premium.
MAKING THE CUT • Keeping your blades sharp.
GUIDE TO THE GRINDS • How the edges match up.
SEND SPARKS FLYING • How to use this essential tool.
SHOP CAREFULLY • Check out these great buys.
POCKET MEDICAL PREPS • What to carry everywhere you go.
TOURNIQUETS • An exceptionally important component.
COMBATING SEASONAL SKIN DRYNESS • DIY lip balm and lotion bars.
PUT SOME JINGLE IN YOUR POCKET • How to price your lotions and bars for sale.
EQUIPMENT • THE RIGHT TOOLS AND GEAR WILL MAKE CHORES EASIER TO MANAGE WHILE CONSERVING YOUR ENERGY.
NEW PRODUCTS • The latest and greatest gadgets and goodies.
TOOTH EXPOSURE • Cutting through wood with ease.
SHEMAGHS FOR SURVIVAL • A jack-of-all-trades essential.
SHOPPING FOR SHEMAGHS • Check out these recommendations.
RISING FROM THE ASHES • Checking out the Phoenix.
CUSTOM KNIVES • What to know ahead of time.
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