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I know there are a lot of good sites that offer various and rich information about hunting but when I'm entering a new field I need to learn about I usually prefer a good book as an opener.

I've used hard anodized non-stick aluminium pots from Chinook Outdoors. I can't remember the name of the set, but it was very cheap and it holds well even after years of use.

There are a lot of people opening these schools. Most of them are ex military experts and their classes seem so much fun. For example, Dave from Dual Survival has a great program.

I never was much of a fisherman and I never learned knots these discipline requires? How many of them is really needed and useful and how hard is to learn them?

Sometimes your tinder and fire material can be damp and you don't even notice it. Then it is almost impossible to catch a spark. Be persistent and use the right and effective fire making tools.

I agree, it is hard not to panic when you start realizing that you don't know how to escape your current situation. Who keeps their wits in such situations have bigger chances to survive.

I find myself incapable of riding my bike without my hand watch. I always measure how much time certain trail requires and similar things. Do you do this?

I, like catspa, own a backpack that has certain stuff in it that can be used in general survival. Depending on where I'm going I'll add more specific stuff.

No I don't because I don't like them. When I was a kid I couldn't handle them because I stood up all night afterwards listening to the sounds and picturing them in my head.

What's the strongest flashlight you have ever own, brightness-wise? I know there are a few ways to measure this, but let's take lumen as the unit of measure here.

I used to visit the arcades when I was a kid too and I love those short simple games. They are great for killing time and boredom. Sometimes I will play them here also.

Well, it's not pleasant being in a storm because such large body of water in a turmoil can really upset some people. If the boat is pretty big I won't have any problems out there, I think.

It would be good if these solar chargers had a battery of their own and not just constant direct output. I bet these are pretty expensive.

I would rarely bring boat or a kayak with me. So, renting is my choice. But if my friend is going, who is a white waters nut, we're packing, and seriously too! :)

Ah, the Holy Grail question. I could talk hours about this. But, in a nutshell I would agree with you and I would add some tools, survival gear and maybe games to play.

Do you prefer using a stationary bike or a standard one for your cardio? I admit it is a lot easier to get a proper training using a home bike but nothing beats riding a bike outside for pleasure.

What is your take on trekking poles? Some people use them, some don't and I feel they both have good explanations for what they do. What's yours?

Would you be able to live as a nomad? Would you miss all the perks today's life has to offer? I know that many of us are campers but could we make this leap really?

I'm sure that many people use this excuse for drinking. :) But hey, if its for medicinal purposes no one can dispute that it is bad, right? :D

Nice! As a kid I was always thrilled with such ideas, making a fortress and camping at home. I know that kids love these things and some adults too. :)