Knots & Tools
If you’re serious about learning something about tying knots then you’ll track down a copy of this. Then you ‘ll start building up your selection of rope working tools. Marlinspikes…
Ship Spotting
O.K. , so I don’t have a 1000 pics of ships online like some spotters but I do have a few cool ones. Enjoy! All these ships were photographed from…
Destination Russell Island
Canada’s Hawaiian Islands! Ship was seen while on the way. They very often anchor in the protected waters while waiting to go into Vancouver. Our local Government Researchers doing a…
Shooting Sports
There is a full page with a major update on the shooting page. Lots of pics. Test Guns, etc.
Survival Gear : Fire Steel
All “Ferrocerium Rods” are not created equal! My Ferro Rod is coupled with a Magnesium Bar, Jackknife, Deburring Tool (Used to make Tinder). Add some “Tinder Holders” and you’re set.…
Knives : Husqvarna Forest Axe
Husqvarna Forest Axe, Small but very useful. Feels much better in the hands than the Estwing Axe. Feels like a real Axe. Camp work, fire building, shelter construction or separating…
Double your casting options!
Add 1 antique piece of equipment to your reloading gear and you can effectively “Double” your casting options. A zinc compatible casting pot will do this for you!
Got Vultures?
Looks like they are back for the summer. Good thing, there’s gonna be lots of deer to clean up.
Survival Gear : Matches
There’s only one type of match on my list these days! We used to call them “Lifeboat Matches” or “Windproof Matches”. These are my second choice for fire starting after…
Knives : Leatherman Wave
Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool, a great choice. Bigger tools for bigger jobs. This can handle it. It’s like having a small tool box at your disposal. I consider a Multi-Tool an…
Recurve Archery : Bow Stringer
Do yourself a favour, get a bow stringer, you’ll be glad you did. There are techniques to stringing a bow without one but this is the safest way to do…
You gotta have a good knife!
No matter what your favourite outdoor hobby is, you gotta have a good knife! This is just one good example of many, many, great knives on the market. Find one…
Ebike Conversion 36 – 48 volt
Spring is in full swing, summer is around the corner, time to get out on a bike if you can. Here’s a short video introducing you to the basics of…
Survival Gear : Axe
An essential piece of equipment if you’re Viking but not if you’re Hiking! Too heavy for my pack! Only if I was planning on an overnight trip would I even…
Knives : Gerber Lightweight Folder
Gerber Lightweight Folder, for the minimalist. Ultra light, very small, single bladed folding knife. When you need a small light knife to go, this will do nicely. Opening mail, small…
Recurve Archery : Arrows
Arrows are “Expensive”, no way around it? Wood, Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, your choice. It’s only money. Just listen to any bowhunting podcast about tuning your bow and you’ll hear things…
Pacific Oysters Fight Back!
First oystering trip of 2021 in the books! Moon Snails were out as well! “Purple Starfish” were fun to see, nice & healthy. I really should have known better, “Next…
Brass Haul #12
This last haul was also a “Win” with a small batch of 7.62 X 39 (Boxer Primed) as well as all the others. By next week or maybe a week…
Survival Gear : Gloves
Often overlooked but essential in the woods! Collecting firewood? Building a shelter? You need some gloves! Gloves, shovel, paracord, knife, compass … when does it end? It doesn’t end goober!…