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Content Creators: Partners in Everyday Readiness
Spotlight on Content Creators: Partners in Everyday Readiness At Grim Workshop, we don’t just build gear—we build community. Some of our strongest partners in that mission are the content creators who bring everyday carry, bushcraft, and survival skills to life for their audiences. These creators do more than entertain; they...

What is the Campfire Co-Op: A Handshake Across Brands
Pull Up a Log, You’re Among Friends Imagine a circle of weathered camp chairs under a pine canopy, firelight dancing across gear-laden packs, half-cooked bannock sizzling on a stick, and someone pulling a ferro rod just to prove they can do it one-handed. That’s the energy of the Campfire Coop....

Outdoor and Everyday Carry brands We Love!
Outdoor Brands We Love! If your looking for good gear, from good people. Look no further. These are the people we know and love and the unique gear they create. Here's why Grim Workshop admires each of these remarkable makers and brands: PNW Bushcraft PNW Bushcraft crafts rugged, beautiful canvas bags and...

Turn Trash Into Rope With This Plastic Bottle Cutter Cordage Maker
TURN PLASTIC BOTTLES INTO ROPE WITH THIS AMAZING TOOL Plastic bottles are everywhere, but did you know they can be transformed into incredibly strong and useful cordage? With our plastic bottle cutter, you can easily cut a two-liter bottle into up to 50 feet of durable plastic rope! Whether you...

- How to Make a Paracord Lure for your Survival Fishing Kit
How to Make a Paracord Fishing Lure in Seconds! For any survival kit, fishing is a must. A survival fishing kit is critical for food procurement, and of all the improvised lures you can have in your mental toolbox, a paracord fishing lure is an improvised fishing tool that can...

- Make a DIY Alcohol Stove from a Soda Can (and What Fuels to Use)
Make an Alcohol Survival Stove from a Soda Can Build your own DIY alcohol stove using a soda can! This compact alcohol camping stove is easy to make, incredibly lightweight, and perfect for survival kits, backpacking, or minimalist camping. Learn how to make one, what fuels to use, and how...

- Building a DIY Emergency Twig Stove from an Aluminum Can
Guide to Building an Emergency Twig Stove from an Aluminum Can In an emergency situation, having a reliable way to cook food or boil water can make all the difference. Emergency stoves, like twig stoves, are invaluable tools in emergency situations, or for survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts. Even better, you...

Beginners Guide to Char Cloth: How to Make Char Cloth with Natural Materials
Beginner’s Guide to Creating Char Cloth Using Natural Materials Fire is essential for survival. Whether you're camping, bushcrafting, or in a survival situation, the ability to create fire quickly and reliably can be life-saving. One of the most effective ways to start a fire is by using charred fibers or char...

Skill Cards • Learn While You Play
Survival Playing Cards What if you could play a game of cards and learn something new about survival skills at the same time? What if a survival skills book also doubled as a deck of cards? Like most of you, I did not think about this concept until I saw our new...

DIY Altoids Tin Navigation Kit
DIY Altoids Tin Navigation Kit: A Compact Guide to Staying on Course When you're out exploring the wilderness or navigating through unfamiliar territory, having a reliable way to find your way is crucial. While modern technology like GPS devices and smartphones are incredibly useful, they can fail when batteries die...

Altoids Tin Signalight and Lighting Kit
Altoids Tin Emergency Signaling and Lighting Kit When you're in the wilderness or facing an emergency situation, the ability to signal for help or illuminate your surroundings is crucial. Having a compact, portable solution that you can carry with you at all times can make all the difference. An Altoids...

DIY Altoids Tin Water Purification Kit
DIY Altoids Tin Water Purification Kit: A Lifesaving EDC Essential When you're out in the wilderness, access to clean drinking water can be the difference between life and death. In survival situations, having a reliable method to purify water is crucial, and a DIY Altoids tin water purification kit is...