Wet Weather Fire Starters
Cold and wet at camp? Dry out and warm up quickly by starting a fire with these four items that are most likely around your campsite. The post Wet Weather Fire Starters appeared first on The Filson...
View ArticleFilson Fundamentals: The Anatomy of a Knife & Choosing the Right One
We reached out to local knife maker, Robb gray of Graycloud knives, to give us the full rundown of the anatomy of a knife and how to choose the best for one’s intended use. "I’ve made over 3000 knives...
View ArticleShop Class: The Shipwright’s Tool Tote
The Shipwright’s Tool Tote was traditionally made by shipwrights themselves to carry the tools of their trade while they were working on wooden boats. It had to be a very versatile and portable tool...
View ArticleHow to Buy a Fire Lookout Tower
If you’ve ever seen a fire lookout tower and thought to yourself, “I wish I had one of those,” that dream might not be as far from reality as you first thought. Whether you’re looking for a unique...
View ArticleDIY Wooden Landing Net
A wooden landing net is not only one of the angler’s best tools to ensure the swift catch—and, where necessary, release—of a fish, but also a durable part of the kit that can be passed down from...
View ArticleDIY 3 Legged Camp Stool
One of the best items to have on any outdoor excursion is a good seat. A seat can help keep you dry in wet weather, provide a spot to rest your legs for a bit, help keep you warm if it’s cold out, and,...
View ArticleDos and Don’ts of Traveling in Rattlesnake Country
Local outdoors expert & lifelong Texan, Cory Emerson, helped us navigate the desolate limestone hills and canyons of Texas Hill County to put our new gear to the test. The most important piece...
View ArticleHow To Select and Care for a Stetson Hat
Filson’s own Clark Gilbert walks you through the choice of buying a new Stetson hat and how to properly care for it depending on your choice and the life you lead. The post How To Select and Care for a...
View ArticleHow to Make a Pole Spear
Just under the surface of the frigid ocean is a bounty of saltwater fish to be foraged. Many an outdoors person would agree that, in a survival scenario, the ocean can often be a far more productive...
View ArticleUni Butter Surf & Turf
Chef Chachi Thomas, has become local Seattle favorite with his string of celebrated pop-up restaurants across the city. We recently shared a meal, and he shared his take on PNW surf and turf. The post...
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