I have teamed up with LuminAID to do a video for their solar-powered lanterns. I want to remind everyone that this month is National Preparedness Month. There is nothing wrong with having a plan in case of an emergency. I highly recommend it. A few basic ideas were given to me by LuminAID when they … Continue reading September is National Preparedness Month
Author: Speir Outdoors
100% Natural Antibiotic / Anti-inflammatory
https://youtu.be/cnB4uKMsrgY How to make your very own Anti-inflammatory & Antibiotic For a while now I have been making and taking this all natural and very effective anti-inflammatory and antibiotic. It is very easy to make and it tastes like a peppery sweet and sour sauce. You will need: 1 TBS turmeric 3 1/2 oz raw … Continue reading 100% Natural Antibiotic / Anti-inflammatory
Fire Starting Explained
Let's face it, when we get out in the woods on a camping trip, there is nothing more satisfying than a campfire. A good fire while camping has been called "the television of the woods" and is known to be the only thing that scares the boogeyman away. A fire in the woods can save … Continue reading Fire Starting Explained
DIY wood-burning stove
I just so happened to walk through Walmart on the utensils aisle, when I looked up and noticed a stainless steel utensil holder. As soon as I saw it, I picked it up and jumped with excitement that it was only $2.89. So, I threw it in my basket and headed straight to check out. … Continue reading DIY wood-burning stove
Friction Fire with All Natural Materials
When I was young, I was always fascinated with the idea of rubbing two sticks together and creating fire. I never accomplished it until I was a lot older. Fast forward thirty some odd years and I have finally started a fire in ways that would make the younger me jealous. Back then, I would … Continue reading Friction Fire with All Natural Materials
First Aid Kit – a practical guide to building yours!
When most people think of a first aid kit, the first thing that pops into their mind is the little plastic box that you get at the superstores in the pharmacy isles. This little plastic box usually contains a few adhesive bandages, triple antibiotic ointment and maybe a couple of alcohol pads. If you are … Continue reading First Aid Kit – a practical guide to building yours!
5 uses for dental floss!
Here is a quick video I put together about 5 uses of dental floss in the outdoors. I have a full article about this topic coming in the near future! https://youtu.be/rhdDSk-xA28 Let me know what you think in the comments below! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you … Continue reading 5 uses for dental floss!
Water Proof Matches
Wet matches don't work! I know this from 1000% first hand, personal experience. When I was much younger I had an experience where I was boating with a friend of mine. It started raining while we were fishing and when we got to camp... we nearly froze to death! It was summer in South Mississippi … Continue reading Water Proof Matches
Pine Needle Tea
The pine tree is one of the most important (commercially) trees because of it use for lumber and wood pulp for paper. Pine trees have been used to make turpentine and has been used for medicine. Now the medicinal part is what we will be going over in this post. Pine needle tea was introduced … Continue reading Pine Needle Tea
Water
Water is everywhere! 71% of the earth's surface is water covered. The oceans contain roughly 96 1/2 percent of all the Earth's water. So even with all this water, dehydration has killed or hospitalized many hikers and campers. I want to help you be better prepared for your next "Great Outdoor Adventure". My brother and … Continue reading Water