Outdoor

Overgrown woodland path with dense invasive groundcover spreading near trees and a shed, showing the need for manual plant control.

How to Control Invasive Plants Without Chemicals

Invasive plants do not need much encouragement. Give them a little sun, disturbed soil, and room to spread, and they can take over a fenceline, garden bed, woodlot edge, or...

How to Control Invasive Plants Without Chemicals

Invasive plants do not need much encouragement. Give them a little sun, disturbed soil, and room to spread, and they can take over a fenceline, garden bed, woodlot edge, or...

A camper wearing a red beanie and green jacket carrying a large backpack while hiking through a leaf-covered autumn forest.

Survival vs. Leisure: How to Choose the Right O...

Not every outdoor trip is the same. A relaxed weekend at a state park calls for different gear than a demanding backcountry trek. When you think about how you actually...

Survival vs. Leisure: How to Choose the Right O...

Not every outdoor trip is the same. A relaxed weekend at a state park calls for different gear than a demanding backcountry trek. When you think about how you actually...

A person carrying the Woodman's Pal Leather Log Carrier over their shoulder

Comparing Leather vs. Synthetic Carriers: Pros,...

Choosing between leather vs synthetic carriers and bags is a decision that impacts how your gear performs, lasts, and feels in the field. The material you rely on can determine...

Comparing Leather vs. Synthetic Carriers: Pros,...

Choosing between leather vs synthetic carriers and bags is a decision that impacts how your gear performs, lasts, and feels in the field. The material you rely on can determine...

Group of deer standing in tall grass on a foggy morning, representing the type of wild game hunters may field dress and skin using a machete or survival tool like the Woodman’s Pal.

Can You Use a Machete for Skinning a Game Animal?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from hunters is, “Can you use a machete to skin an animal?” The short answer: Yes… and no.  A machete can...

Can You Use a Machete for Skinning a Game Animal?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from hunters is, “Can you use a machete to skin an animal?” The short answer: Yes… and no.  A machete can...

ustic wooden bench made from tree trunks and branches, an example of DIY wooden camp furniture that can be built in the wild using a machete like the Woodman’s Pal.

How to Craft DIY Wooden Camp Furniture with a M...

Can You Really Build DIY Wooden Camp Furniture with a Machete? Yes, you can. With the right tool and a bit of know-how, crafting functional, sturdy furniture in the wild...

How to Craft DIY Wooden Camp Furniture with a M...

Can You Really Build DIY Wooden Camp Furniture with a Machete? Yes, you can. With the right tool and a bit of know-how, crafting functional, sturdy furniture in the wild...

 A person carrying stacked firewood in a Woodman’s Pal Leather Log Carrier with reinforced straps, showcasing durable outdoor gear storage in use.

Leather vs. Nylon Totes: Which is Better for St...

Outdoor gear is built for tough conditions, so it needs a reliable and durable storage solution that protects it during transport and use. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting, or maintaining...

Leather vs. Nylon Totes: Which is Better for St...

Outdoor gear is built for tough conditions, so it needs a reliable and durable storage solution that protects it during transport and use. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting, or maintaining...