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  1. Newanderthal

    Solar Phone Charger

    So I found this little post on instructables and decided to make my own. It charges the AA batteries in about 8 hours of sunlight. Once charged, I can slip the charger in my pocket and use it to recharge a phone or other mobile device later in the day. Great battery backup for backpacking in...
  2. Newanderthal

    Breaking Bad Cutting Board

    "Breaking Bad" Cutting Board Pic of Walter White and the words "Time to Cook" burned into the wood Size: 16" x 10" x 1" Material: Maple Price: $150 plus shipping (shipping is usually less than $20 for FedEx) This is a heavy-duty hardwood cutting board that CAN be used in...
  3. Newanderthal

    Moai Snowman

    Sorry I haven't been on much lately. I've been swamped at home. Girlfriend and I bought a house, traveled for the holidays, hosted a bunch of game nights, dealt with plumbing issues and other such nonsense. So it's been that kind of productive period that leaves one drained and blurs together...
  4. Newanderthal

    Heat an entire room with a single candle

    I keep seeing things about these miracle heaters that can heat an entire room with only a single candle. I decided to test one of these designs since I would rather know the actual heating ability of a heater before I'm in a disaster setting where I lose power. The results were quite surprising...
  5. Newanderthal

    Estwing Hatchets

    Anyone here ever used an Estwing hatchet? I might get one for use around the yard (assuming we get the new house) and wanted something made in the states. I remember people using these when I was a kid. Anyone here able to share their experience with an Estwing?
  6. Newanderthal

    How to identify a WATER MOCCASIN

    How to identify a WATER MOCCASIN If you enjoy water sports or hiking near water (even if you only cross over a stream), there's a chance you could run across Agkistrodon piscivorus, the common water moccasin. Common throughout the southeast from Texas to Virginia the water moccasin is typical...
  7. Newanderthal

    Scaly Wildlife

    Recent day hike offered some good shots of wildlife in North Carolina. Found a 5-6 foot Black Rat Snake (non-venomous rodent-eater)... ...an Eastern King Snake (non-venomous, eats snakes, lizards, rodents)... ...and a Fence Lizard. Also found a patch of wild rice, but it's...
  8. Newanderthal

    Got a Solo Canoe

    Since I'm on the road so much (long haul trucker) and my girlfriend has the summer off (tech support for the school) and my dog requires frequent adventures (spoiled brat) I snatched a solo canoe from Dick's during their boat sale so she can have some fun this summer while I'm working. It's...
  9. Newanderthal

    Disaster Survival Blog Series

    I'm thinking of putting some of my experiences to use by writing a series of blog posts about disaster preparation, evacuation and survival. I got a big wakeup call in '05 when Hurricane Rita blew out power and running water for several weeks. We didn't even have cell phone service, all the...
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    How to identify a COPPERHEAD

    the copperhead is probably one of the most commonly misidentified snakes out there... or rather dozens of other snakes are misidentified as copperheads. The result is that every year thousands of nonvenomous snakes are chopped up by shovels or bludgeoned by sticks because someone thought the...
  11. Newanderthal

    Atlatl Project

    Something fun I did one weekend with a friend. We were inspired (by youtube) to make an atlatl and atlatl darts. This was way more fun that it probably should have been. should have waited until the bamboo was dry so it would be lighter... but I'm impatient A stone tip and a blunt tip...
  12. Newanderthal

    Baddest Machete on the Planet!

    Has anyone else ever used one of these? It's the Ontarior Knives 18" Machete. It has a soft rubber grip and a blade that's a bit thicker than your average machete. The things run for about $15 but they don't chop like a $15 machete and they don't vibrate your hand like one either. This...
  13. Newanderthal

    Riot Punch

    Riot Punch is a great drink for the trail, especially since the ingredients for this alcoholic beverage can be considered actual camping gear. Gatorade Everclear That's it. Two ingredients. If you bring Gatorade powder like I do, you can mix up a bottle after filtering some water from a nearby...
  14. Newanderthal

    Summersville Lake, WV (large photos)

    We took a quick Spring Break trip up to Summersville Lake. I've driven over the bridge on US-19 about a million times and whenever I looked down at the sheer bluffs and clear water I always told myself I'd go there. Last week I finally did just that. We got a cabin (Laurel Cabins) about 2 miles...
  15. Newanderthal

    Kayak Alternative for the Dog Owner

    If you're like me and love taking your dog on adventures, you know that kayaks are not dog compatible, unless you have one that's willing to swim along beside you. I found an alternative. I checked one of these out a couple weeks ago in Charlotte. Nice little boat. Perfect for solo trips with...
  16. Newanderthal

    How to sew... this could save your life.

    A lot of old fashioned men think sewing is for women. Most young bucks are too hung up on the idea that they can purchase their way out of any problem to consider learning. The fact is that gear, no matter how awesome, can still tear. A ripped sleeping bag makes for a cold night, a torn jacket...
  17. Newanderthal

    Article I Wrote for Beyond Limits Magazine

    I was recently approached by Beyond Limits Magazine to do an article about my 2009 Walkabout and why it's important to get out of your comfort zone. HERE IT IS. Hope you enjoy reading it half as much as I enjoyed writing it.
  18. Newanderthal

    Beginner's Backpacks

    I keep seeing people asking what kind of backpack they should get for their first overnight backpacking trip. Though everyone has their own opinion as to what pack is best, the general consensus is that a beginner should start with a beginner's pack. By that I mean people taking their first...
  19. Newanderthal

    New Sun Canopy for Canoe

    Paddling in the summer is a blast, but dogs can only take the direct sunlight for so long, and my dog has thick, black fur. My answer to this problem was to build a small canopy that provides a shaded spot in the center of the boat. Here's the new and improved canopy, constructed from PVC pipe...
  20. Newanderthal

    Falcon Guide

    Received two new books for Christmas. Both Falcon Guides. I got the guides to edible plants and medicinal plants. I knew a few of the plants mentioned in each book (and how to distinguish them from similar-looking poisonous plants) but there are dozens more that I'm seeing in here that I never...
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