The official discussion forum for RAT Cutlery Knives. Moderated by RAT Cutlery owners, Mike Perrin and Jeff Randall.

A forum dedicated to all aspects of the great outdoors and overseas adventure travel. Also visit our South America SITREP page for the latest news on South America.

A forum dedicated to applied hard skills of survival, from fire building with minimal tools to self-rescue and navigation.

A forum focused on techniques used by earlier civilizations. Flint knapping, primitive fire skills, blacksmithing, foraging for edibles, making cordage, and other useful skills are discussed here.

From water filters and backpacks, to machetes and hiking boots. This is the place for discussion concerning outdoor gear and equipment, as well as posting upcoming training classes.

Discussion dedicated to firearms, loads, and accessories that work in the field. Everything from rimfires to AK47s, and the marksmenship and tactics associated with them. Moderated by Van Lipscomb.

General forum for everything not related to our preferred topics. Political and other argumentative discussion and opinions are allowed, but anything less than courteous behavior will not be tolerated.

Forum dedicated to emergency medical care in the field. Note: the moderators or participants on this forum assume no responsibility for improper emergency care.