Field Intelligence

Category: Outdoor Skills

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Featured Camping
Thermal and Night-Discipline Fundamentals: Reducing Light Spill, IR Signature, and Camp Noise

Thermal optics, night vision, and attentive observers all exploit the same thing: you advertising your presence through light, heat, and sound. This guide breaks night discipline down into practical, repeatable habits you can use in camp and on...

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Dec 2025
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Backpacking
Improvised Gear Repairs in the Backcountry: Field Fixes for Packs, Boots, Tents, and Clothing

Gear failures in the backcountry aren’t just annoying-they can quickly become safety problems when a pack loses a strap, a boot delaminates, or a...

Dec 2025 / 21 min Read >
Bushcraft
Friction Fire Mastery: Bow Drill and Hand Drill Techniques When You Have No Lighter

When you don’t have a lighter, matches, or a ferro rod, friction fire becomes one of the most reliable “from-nothing” skills you can build-if...

Dec 2025 / 25 min Read >
Outdoor Skills
Tactical Navigation: Mastering Land Navigation Without Modern Tech in Hostile Environments

In a world where technology is at our fingertips, the art of land navigation without modern tools is a critical skill, especially in hostile...

Nov 2025 / 8 min Read >