I've been living completely outside for over two years now, and most of that was under my raincoat.
Read moreHaving a Bug Net that fits over your head is critical when living outdoors. It not only stops mosquitos, but also denies the crawly creatures access to your face while sleeping.
Read morePine trees give off a huge amount of Pine Pollen for a few days every year. You can use it as a food, and it also contains phytoandrogens similar to hormones like testosterone.
Read moreCold Soaked Meals allow you to eat without cooking by simply adding water and a little time. Organic Instant Oats are probably the healthiest option for the primary ingredient.
Read moreYucca plants throw up a stalk when the conditions are right which looks like a giant asparagus and generates big flowers which eventually grow into edible fruit.
Read moreThe hidden spring in the middle of the desert appears to be a hospitable environment for the sunchokes.
Read moreI got the urge to ride my Solar eBike miles into the wilderness looking for hidden water sources.
Read moreThe Solar eBike can take me and all my gear at least 60 miles in a single charge on paved roads, and deep into remote wilderness areas that most people are unable to access.
Read moreThe backpack I use nowadays is a Granite Gear Crown 2 with a molle battle belt swapped in to hold the tools I want close at hand.
Read moreI head out into the desert to plant some sunchokes and to scavenge copper wire for the electroculture project.
Read moreDates dipped in Peanut Butter paired with my homemade Hot Chocolate allows me to fuel my body with satisfying food while minimizing pack weight and effort to prepare.
Read moreAfter two full Winters living outside I have optimized my sleeping gear to handle below freezing temperatures while minimalizing pack weight.
Read moreNow that the weather is warming up I'm going to be spending more time out in the wilderness away from the noise of civilization.
Read moreA USB rechargeable lighter gives you a quick and easy fire, and you can keep it charged using a solar panel that fits in a backpack.
Read moreJesse Boudreau joins us to discuss how we can resist the tyrants who seek to enslave us by building towards food independence.
Read moreIt was 70°F a couple days ago, and now it's below freezing and snowing. Fortunately, there's a good chance this is the last snow we will see this year.
Read moreHaving rain gear which can fit in your pockets prevents situations where you're soaked unexpectedly because you didn't want to carry a bag.
Read moreI've decided to gather up the food stashes I've hidden in the wilderness because the compound I'm moving to soon will be able to both use and defend the goods.
Read moreFoam sleeping pads can be easily adapted to withstand very cold weather while also being compact and lightweight, but they can take awhile for the body to get used to.
Read moreLiving outside in the Winter can get pretty rough when the sun has been hiding behind snowing clouds for days.
Read moreThe large molle pouch that attaches to the back of my utility belt holds a lot of gear, supports the weight of my backpack, and serves as my pillow at night.
Read moreI decided to take the remodeled Solar eBike into the mountainous badlands overnight to see how well she handles rough terrain.
Read moreI just slept through the coldest night I've experienced so far (-10°F) while camping without a shelter.
Read moreI've decided to redesign the Solar eBike to reduce the weight and bring the things that remain to a lower center of gravity.
Read moreHere's how I sleep in a snow storm when it gets down to 10°F at night.
Read moreMullein is a plant found all over the mountains of the southwest, and its leaves are better toilet paper than the stuff you find in stores.
Read moreHere are some upgrades to my sleep system I've made recently which reduces the amount of gear I need to carry.
Read moreYou are generally allowed to camp for two weeks in one spot on National Forest and BLM Land. Here's how to find the best spots.
Read moreCondensation of water on your clothes and gear while camping in cold weather is not only uncomfortable but also a threat to your health.
Read moreI've slept outside in wild places many times, and have only had one dangerous encounter with an animal, and it was due to my own negligence.
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