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World’s Easiest Fitness Program

SnoMan Sep 27, 2015 7 min read

I am not a doctor or certified nutritionist, so you should conduct additional research before deciding to follow my fitness program. I’m sure this program…

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Prep

SnoMan Apr 28, 2014 4 min read

Severe storms are racing across the heartland at this writing, so a quick prep note is in order. First, Know the Signs of a Tornado…

Physics of the Trucker’s Hitch

SnoMan Jan 29, 2014 4 min read
Physics of the Trucker’s Hitch

After Survival Tips S1 E9 (The Trucker’s Hitch) a few readers asked me to explain further how and why the mechanical advantage varies depending on…

Two Knots for Mechanical Advantage

SnoMan Jan 28, 2014 4 min read

Update: After several readers requested further explanation of the mechanical advantage, I posted Physics of the Trucker’s Hitch. The Trucker’s Hitch is not a single…

Essential Knots for Survival and Regular Outdoor Activities

SnoMan Jan 21, 2014 5 min read
Essential Knots for Survival and Regular Outdoor Activities

Have you ever tried sawing a log with a screwdriver? You need the right tool for the job, and this goes for knots as well.…

Essentials of Knife-Sharpening

SnoMan Jan 7, 2013 5 min read

In my mind, the primary function of a knife is not to chop, hack, screw, pry, or split, but to cut. Don’t get me wrong;…

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