South African biltong is a simple dry-cured meat that makes an excellent tool in your food preservation toolbox. Unlike jerky, which is cut into thin strips before drying, biltong is left in 2-inch-thick slabs, then shaved thin after drying. However, like jerky, it works best with very lean meat, because fat will go …
The Fuelbox.com makes a very high quality auxiliary fuel tank. Some models are available as a tank/toolbox combo, one of which I reviewed here. Since that review, I have received several comments asking about the contents of the toolbox, so here it is. What tools you keep in your truck is determined by your line of …
Update 05 May 2015: Here is a Poke Sallet recipe and video. The original article is below. Poke Sallet Recipe Just FYI, I don’t actually follow this recipe; I include it because Poke Sallet is toxic at various stages of growth, and this recipe detoxifies it. I suggest picking the leaves young, before the leaf stem …
The Benchmade AFO 2 Automatic (“switchblade”) is designed with a number of tactical features, but it is just compact and light enough to serve as an everyday carry utility knife. Appropriately, the company describes it as an “enhanced-utility” knife. Check your local laws, of course; the elite rulers do whatever they please, but they heavily regulate …
Retail beef prices are up about 16% over February 2014, when they were already high. In times like these, getting the most out of your meat budget is critical, so I have an important tip for you. Keep as much of the animal as you can. I know it seems obvious, but be honest; how much …
A friend of mine is a big shooter, and he has to pack his meals around the competition circuit, so he’s always on the lookout for something better to eat. I traded some of my homemade bacon for a couple of these dehydrated meals from Good To Go and prepared it with a few pieces …
Here’s a useful gadget: The Solar Air Lantern from SurvivalFrog.com. I’m not selling it; I only mention it because I think it’s pretty useful, and I’m going to give away a couple in a few days. A simple pressure switch cycles through four modes — low, bright, emergency flash, and off. According to the web …
Getting your vehicle prepped for cold weather emergencies really is as simple as stocking it with the gear to keep you warm, hydrated, and fed while you’re stranded. A recent winter storm followed by a cold snap gave me the perfect opportunity to review how well I have prepared my truck for cold weather emergencies. …
When it comes to overall performance, I think wool and other natural fabrics are simply better than synthetics. It’s not because I’m an eco nut; it’s just that they work better for me for my climate and lifestyle. I still like a thin, light nylon shell jacket in cool wet weather, and I have a …
Extending the range of your vehicle is an important consideration if you drive a diesel-guzzling Super Duty like I do. I have a 2011 Ford F-250 Powerstroke, and this thing gets 17 mpg if I’m careful, about 15.5 all around (that’s calculated — don’t trust the Lie-o-meter). It grates me to think how much better …