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Campers and crafters might not seem to have a whole lot in common on the surface. Sure, there are some folks who are into both, but one is about roughing it in the wild—simple living without the luxuries and amenities of modern life—while the other tends to bring to mind Martha Stewart and all manner of frilly accoutrements.

In reality, camping and crafting have a great deal in common, both conceptually and in carrying their concepts out.

Self-Reliance is Key

Whether you're plugging along in the backcountry or making something from the pages of Town & Country, part of the...

Paracord has been touted as a survivalist's dream, and we don't disagree—militaries around the world depend on paracord in extreme and unexpected situations, and it can be useful in a variety of more everyday camping situations.

Part of what makes paracord such a useful tool in the military, though, is that it's already there. If you've dropped into unfriendly and/or uninhabited areas, you can make your parachute pull double-duty and use the paracord as rope, twine, or line without needing to pack anything extra. If you have the luxury of choosing your line ahead of time, Read More