Notes from the field.

What we're learning, and what we learned the hard way.

Knife Sharpening Whetstone

Why carbon steel beats stainless in the woods

Rowan Thorne · Sep 17, 2026 · 5 min read

A traditional stove with a metal pot over an open fire fueled by wood logs outdoors.

The one-match fire, and what it teaches

Mara Kessler · Aug 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Forest Trail Hiking

Knots you can tie in the dark

T. Okada · Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read