Friends: Arid Edibles

Christopher NyergesJune 6, 2017

The deserts of the United States are incredibly diverse in their flora. If you look at a map of the U.S., you’ll see that some major areas are desert. The Great...

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A Solar Still in the Sand

Christopher NyergesJune 1, 2017

You’re at the ocean. There is water. There is water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Or is there? Are there any ways to get potable water when you’re stuck s...

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Seaweed as Survival Food

Christopher NyergesMay 31, 2017

You’re visiting the beach, walking in the sand, taking in the salty air as the wind beats the waves. And as the undulating waves lap at your feet, you notice th...

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Soda Fire

Christopher NyergesMay 26, 2017

MAKING A FIRE WITH AN ALUMINUM CAN Fire-making is one of the most basic survival skills. Once you realize the importance of fire, you make sure you carry devic...

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Navigating Nature’s Backyard

Christopher NyergesMay 15, 2017

There are a wide variety of compasses, from inexpensive “button” ones to very expensive models. Stepping off the trail and heading up a canyon for a mile ...

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From Pants to Pack in a Pinch

Christopher NyergesMay 11, 2017

What happens if you forget your equipment or you find yourself in a situation where you have been separated from your pack and you’ve still got gear to carry? Y...

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Wild Salad: Chickweed

Christopher NyergesMay 9, 2017

We never seem to learn. I suppose that’s how we come up with expressions like “we are our own worst enemy,” or the comic strip character Pogo’s famous line, “we...

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Trapping Small Game: 3 Effective Deadfall Triggers

Christopher NyergesMay 3, 2017

It’s been three days and food is becoming an important concern. Surrounding you are many animals, most of which are too small and quick to be easily caught. You...

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Nature’s Medicine Chest

Christopher NyergesApril 28, 2017

HOW TO TREAT A SORE THROAT AND COUGHING It seems sore throats and coughs have afflicted people forever, whether from proximate causes like pollen, dust and...

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Cattails: King of the Waterways

Christopher NyergesApril 26, 2017

DELICIOUS CATTAILS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Everyone knows cattail, even people who say they know nothing about botany or wild foods. Why? Because mature...

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