Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i American Outdoor Guide

Bark River Knives has developed a tremendous reputation in the knife community as well as with bushcrafters and survivalists the world over. The reason is simple: They produce high-quality knives and stand behind them 100 percent. Mike Stewart, the owner of Bark River Knives, has been deeply entrenched in this industry for decades. He and his team of about 50 employees churn out, on average, 200 knives a day. While they are production knives, each is hand-finished, with extensive quality control oversight at every step of the process. I recently picked up a couple of new knives from Bark River and here’s what I found. FOX RIVER EXT-1 The EXT-1 is a conglomeration of a couple of longtime bestselling Bark River models. DLT Trading is one of the largest distributors…

There are many things we consider commonplace in our lives today that are actually outgrowths of government programs. Mylar sheeting used as a lightweight way to reflect heat is a byproduct of the space program when NASA started on its three-phased journey to the moon in the 1960s. The commercial equivalent is something we all know about, the space blanket. Your ability to navigate with your smartphone would not be possible if the U.S. military had not developed the Global Positioning System (GPS) in the 1970s. Another military innovation that many of us know at least something about is the poncho liner. Poncho liners, or woobies as they are affectionately called, were developed in the 1960s during the war in Vietnam. They were a simple and cost-effective way, when combined…

I can remember some years ago seeing a truck filled with what looked to be men returning from a successful hunt with a large buck tied down to the rack on the roof. The pretty young lady that I had been courting commenced to go on a long and angry rant proclaiming among other things that these bloodthirsty “murderers” had just killed Bambi. Now, I had grown up in the mostly rural (and rarely recognized) region of New York state where many people harvested deer and other game animals as a way to supplement their income by hunting. This saved them a small fortune in the price they would have been forced to pay had they purchased meat from the supermarket to provide food for their families; so seeing a…

When searching for new survival gear, it can be hard to separate quality gear from the gimmicks. At American Survival Guide, we strive to make the gear selection process easier. This month we have a broad selection of new items. From knives and saws, to quality clothing, to medical gear and shooting accessories we have a wide variety of gear to suit your survival needs. Whether you are looking for something to round out your own kit, or looking for a gift, the items listed here are sure to serve you well. 1 Matador Arms Mag-X P320 The AR15 platform is one of the most versatile weapons in the world. Its modular nature means it can be converted into everything from a .22LR to a long-range tack driver. Until…

When it comes to personal protection and self-defense, the only thing more dangerous than choosing not to carry a firearm is to carry a firearm without being properly trained and prepared to use that weapon to kill another human being. There is a common misunderstanding out there that simply having a gun somehow makes a person less vulnerable to becoming a victim. The fact is, a firearm is simply a tool, therefore its effectiveness is completely relative to the proficiency and skill of its operator. Having your own home shooting range will provide you with an easily accessible place to practice and hone your skills, but only your dedication to learning and practicing these lethal skills are going to make you a better gunfighter. Unfortunately, there is still no secret…

Name: Acorns (Quercus sp.) Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree. Oak trees are the Quercus species, and there are about 600 species of oak trees world-wide. In the United States, we find about 90 different species of the oak tree. Description Oak trees are very diverse, most being large trees, but some being bushes. There are species that are evergreen and those that are deciduous, meaning they drop their leaves as winter comes. They are all recognized by their fruit, which is a nut set into a scaly cap. The acorns are also diverse in shape, some being small and narrow, others being squat and fat. Despite their diversity, the trees are universally recognized by their distinctive fruits, the acorns. Areas Found These are generally native…

When the world ended, you were fortunate enough to get yourself and your family into the SUV along with your bug-out gear and hit the road before your little suburb descended into hell. It has been a long rough two weeks. Now it seems there is trouble in paradise. There are five of you total, but only you, your wife, and your 16-year-old son are up to standing watch. That means everybody is sleep-deprived. Additionally, you didn’t really expect this to be an open-ended affair, so food and water are necessarily rationed. With each passing day, your stash of supplies grows smaller and those you encounter want it worse. It’s time to apply a little science to the problem. PROTRACTED SURVIVAL Nobody knows when or under what circumstances you might…

With each stroke of the paddle, I moved the kayak smoothly down the Homosassa River, in western Florida. It is early morning, it’s about 40 degrees (F) and the only other activity on the water was a few other kayakers. If it wasn’t for the houses that line this section of the river, I could almost believe that I was in a time long gone by. Spanish moss draped the branches of the live oaks standing sentinel along the banks, giving it an almost “Jurassic Park” feel. As I continued my journey, I glided silently past a heron sitting on a palmetto, undisturbed by my passing. I was alone with my thoughts when a manatee came up for air and then swam beneath my kayak. Waterways like this were our…

Although you may not be going into battle any time soon, the contents within these amazing boxes may very well save your skin while you’re out on nearly any type of outdoor survival exercise or adventure. Battlbox, basically put, is a subscription box-of-the-month service that equips you with some of the latest high-quality gear for camping, survival, self-defense and other rigorous activities. They’re available in four levels, including basic, advanced, pro and pro plus. You control the mix and cost that’s right for you. Each month’s kit offers a different assortment of items, and they all share one common theme: to be fully functional and useful in the outdoors directly out of the box. Battlbox was exceptionally kind and sent me their highest tier box, the Pro Plus. With the…

or many years, I led Saturday F hiking classes into various wild areas through the local college. One Saturday in December, I was leading one of these classes in the mountains of the Angeles National Forest. We had hiked several miles up a trail to the approximately 3,000-foot level to our destination, Echo Mountain, the site of a tavern and hotel many decades earlier; it was now all ruins. We spent a little time wandering around the sprawling mountaintop ruins and then created a small fire in front of an old still-standing fireplace. It was challenging to make even a small fire, because rain had been falling for the previous few days. The day was windy, and there was old snow on the ground. We collected dry pine needles and…

Here is the scenario: For the past two weeks you have been out scouting for that great deer or turkey location and you finally found that perfect spot. You decide that this is where you will hunt. It is still dark when you make your way into the location. At first light you can’t believe your eyes; a nice four-pointer steps out into the open, only 100 yards away. You fumble a bit as you bring your rifle to your shoulder; your breathing is labored. You waste precious seconds as you mess around with the safety. Your jerky movements alert the deer and it takes a step. Your heart is pounding and your breathing is still not under control. You rush the shot, shooting just under the deer and, just…

Old Man Winter is about to be on us again, and it’s that time of the year where everyone is scrambling to finish up their warm-weather projects and getting the house and property winterized and ready to take on whatever nature will throw at us. As we get down to the nitty gritty, here are some reminders so you’re sure to be prepared. Don’t be the last one to the big box store only to find an empty shelf where the bags of rock salt used to be. Check the tires on your vehicles and those of your family members to ensure they have proper pressure and enough tread for the coming snow. You can also check and replace the engine coolant and windshield washer fluid with products specifically designed…