Tim MacWelch
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Pawpaw Fruit: Here’s How (and Why) to Forage for Pawpaw This Fall Pawpaw Fruit: Here’s How (and Why) to Forage for Pawpaw This Fall
By Scott Einsmann, Tim MacWelch
Posted on Aug 30, 2024
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How to Tie a Knot: The 21 Essential Knots You Need to Know How to Tie a Knot: The 21 Essential Knots You Need to Know
By Bob McNally, Tim MacWelch
Updated on Nov 28, 2023
![We tested and reviewed the top five ferro rods to help get you started.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/08/ferro.rod_.group_-scaled.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
The Best Ferro Rods, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ferro Rods, Tested and Reviewed
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Nov 8, 2023
![Survival kit laid out on a log.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/01/elk-broadheads-6.jpg?quality=85&w=719)
![A close-up of a deer tick.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/01/deer_tick.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
How to Identify Common Types of Ticks How to Identify Common Types of Ticks
By Katie Hill, Tim MacWelch
Posted on Jul 1, 2023
![black widow spider](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/03/GettyImages-156613631.jpg?quality=85&w=630)
The 10 Most Dangerous Spiders in the World The 10 Most Dangerous Spiders in the World
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on May 3, 2023
![Best Bushcraft Knives](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20/bushcraft1.jpg?quality=85&w=810)
The Best Bushcraft Knives of 2025 The Best Bushcraft Knives of 2025
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Apr 18, 2023
![Henry AR-7](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10/PJMSWKHWOD3NKBHNM5DUWQNVVE.jpg?quality=85&w=1000)
The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600 The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Mar 21, 2023
![A fire built on planks of wood to keep dry from the snow.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/27/SYOAUZQ3UZEM3FWR263HGP6EXM.png?quality=85&w=600)
The 10 Best Winter Survival Tips The 10 Best Winter Survival Tips
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jan 29, 2023
How To Start Your Own Survival Garden How To Start Your Own Survival Garden
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Oct 7, 2021
![Survival Gear: 5 Ways To Use A Space Blanket (Besides Keeping Warm)](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/2S5QZIEZVVZW3SMUJWRT4YKIWI.jpg?quality=85&w=545)
Survival Gear: 5 Ways To Use A Space Blanket (Besides Keeping Warm) Survival Gear: 5 Ways To Use A Space Blanket (Besides Keeping Warm)
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Sep 21, 2021
![10 Survival Uses for a Wool Blanket](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/7L53G3CTX3GRUK4F2USPB7XZ4I.png?quality=85&w=679)
10 Survival Uses for a Wool Blanket 10 Survival Uses for a Wool Blanket
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Sep 21, 2021
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What to Do When a Predator Attacks What to Do When a Predator Attacks
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Aug 5, 2021
![Survival Skills: Build a Quality Medical Kit](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/A7YQ7AYDXLLTYLN33TFVPXIKBE.png?quality=85&w=622)
Survival Skills: Build a Quality Medical Kit Survival Skills: Build a Quality Medical Kit
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jul 7, 2021
![improvised torch](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/06/torch.jpg?quality=85&w=616)
7 Improvised Lighting Hacks: How to Make Light When the Power Goes Out 7 Improvised Lighting Hacks: How to Make Light When the Power Goes Out
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jul 6, 2021
![The Best Survival Hacks of Summer](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/02/sharpening.stone_.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
The Best Survival Hacks of Summer The Best Survival Hacks of Summer
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jul 5, 2021
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The Ultimate Vehicle Survival Kit for Summer Road Trips The Ultimate Vehicle Survival Kit for Summer Road Trips
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jun 4, 2021
![Western diamondbacks are known to have a nasty disposition.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/02/image.png?quality=85&w=672)
The Most Dangerous, Venomous Snakes in the U.S. The Most Dangerous, Venomous Snakes in the U.S.
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Jun 2, 2021
![Keep the bugs away while camping by selecting the right location.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04/tent-1208201_1920.jpg?quality=85&w=675)
8 Proven Strategies to Keep the Bugs Away on Your Next Camping Trip 8 Proven Strategies to Keep the Bugs Away on Your Next Camping Trip
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on May 4, 2021
![Know how to navigate the woods without a GPS.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/21/GPS.jpg?quality=85&w=600)
10 Underrated Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life 10 Underrated Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life
By Tim MacWelch
Updated on Apr 21, 2021