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Why Building Shelters Is More Than Just Survival to Me

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 - by alanmaxwell

There are countless reasons why I build shelters, but it all starts with the simple joy of being outdoors. I love packing my bag, sharpening my knife, and heading into …

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What to Do When Confronted by a Brown Bear with Only a Knife: Advice form a 5’10” Person

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 - by alanmaxwell

Facing a full-grown brown bear with just a knife is an extremely dangerous situation. Your first goal should always be to avoid a fight if possible. If the bear hasn’t …

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Crafting Tree Shelters with Hand Tools for Thriving Saplings

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 - by alanmaxwell

Tree shelters, like plastic tubes or biodegradable guards, protect young trees from animals, weather, and herbicides, boosting survival rates to 85–95%. Using hand tools ensures precision and sustainability. Dig a …

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Would you rather bring a machete or Bowie knife for survival in the wild?

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 - by alanmaxwell - Leave a Comment

For survival in the wild, I would rather bring a machete. Here’s why: Versatility: A machete excels at clearing dense brush, chopping wood for shelter or fire, and even processing …

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Recent Posts

  • Transformed solitude into self-reliant haven—who’s logging their next build? ❄️🏞️ #BushcraftLogCabin #SurvivalVillage
  • Off-grid fortress tested: toasty nights, zero traces left behind—ultimate survival hideout mastery! Who’s going underground?
  • Step-by-step bushcraft: harvested reeds, built a dome frame over a pit, layered for waterproofing—cozy forest haven ready! 🔥🍃 #ReedShelter
  • From woven wood frame to hand-applied clay walls, round window, moss roof & wood stove—built a cozy bushcraft hideout start to finish! 🏠🌿🔥 #ClayShelter
  • Carved my dream Hobbit House from stone and wood deep in the forest—a secret underground shelter with a round door and cozy fireplace! 

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