There is nothing better in life than trout fishing in the great outdoors. The Driftless region offers some of the best trout fishing around. The perfect time to go is when fall has left and winter is here, because the cold weather keeps everyone else away and you have the trout streams to yourself! Trout […]
As the seasons’ change and winter brings its cold and howling winds and snow down upon us, it’s time to switch gears, pun intended, and swap out our day packs for a more winter focus. Today, another Average Flatlander shows us what gear items he keeps in his winter day pack to make sure every […]
What is more classic than starting a fire in the bush? Being able to start a fire with just some kindling and a fire striker is one of the most common bushcraft skills to start off with. Our resident expert Average Flatlander takes us through his process of going into the woods and starting a […]
Winter is almost here, there is snow on the ground and the weather is getting cold and cool. When most folks are staying inside, for Average Flatlanders this is the time to go exploring! It’s quiet, people aren’t around, water levels are lower, and we are able to explore places that are hard to get […]
Want to do something difficult, something most people will do? I have one for you. Combine a few of the most difficult things you can do as an adventurous outdoors person. Fastpacking (ultralight), camping, the cold dark woods of the North along Lake Superior, and running. This will test the metal of any person. Wolves […]
Nothing is more important than your bush craft fire starter kit. It could save your life, come in handy in a pinch, and is probably the single most important piece of any bugout bag or survival gear setup. Without it you are open to the elements, with it, you’re ready to take on the most […]
There aren’t too many things harder in life than pushing yourself to do something uncomfortable. Cold-weather camping and bush-crafting are one of those things. There is not that much room for error, everything is more difficult in the cold and the stakes are much higher. In this video the Average Flatlander setups up a minimal […]