Category: Old Ways

Man’s Obsession with Flight and Adventure

One of the very early natural phenomenon that must have intrigued prehistoric man was the swarms of little creatures seemingly small and weak but incredibly…

Lost a filling – A temporary cavity fix and Survival toothbrush.

Paul Pinkerton

Temporary cavity fix: Candle wax works to keep the air out of a cavity but easily falls out while eating and drinking. First, gargle with…

Talking with Grizzly Bears Part 2 – by Daisy Crocket

We’re grateful to the amazing Nikki van Schyndel (aka Daisy Crocket) for sharing some of her life and adventures with us here on Outdoor Revival. The Art…

Some Natural Remedies for White Hair

The appearance of white hair is widely considered a sign of aging and for some has a sense of embarrassment attached to it, because of…

Modern-Day Viking in 1940 Proved Many Theories Wrong

When people hear the word “Viking,” they generally think of brave, adventurous warriors who sailed the seas to many new lands. One modern day man…

Strange Ice Mine in Pennsylvania Produces Ice in Summer

Doug Williams

Ice and winter often go hand in hand. Any mention of ice and snow in the summer will earn you a confused look, except if…

Survival Tips from 100 Years ago that are Still very Relevant

Doug Williams

A number of people around the world are now reverting back to learn the ways of the past generations for surviving in the conditions where…

Primitive Cooking Fires in the outdoors

Paul Pinkerton

Cooking Fires FIREWOODS – There are many things which make some woods burn hotter than others – rate of growth, resin content, age of tree,…

How to Talk with Grizzly Bears – Part 1

We’re grateful to the amazing Nikki van Schyndel (aka Daisy Crocket) for sharing some of her life and adventures with us here on Outdoor Revival.   There’s…

Knife Work – Old Hickory Skinner to Nessmuk conversion

This morning I received two Old Hickory Skinner knives from Schwert in a trade and must admit I’m impressed to bits with them. The original…