TravelA Perfectly Reasonable Excuse for Another Safari
On the continued necessity of distant travel, questionable logistics, and the modern man’s deteriorating tolerance for winter.
The Field Editors
The editorial desk of WellSlungMan.com.
Travel
ShootingThe 12-Bore: Still the Civilized Man’s Answer to Most Problems
An inquiry into the one piece of equipment our correspondent never needs persuading to bring.
FieldcraftA Wet Man’s Guide to Staying (Mostly) Dry
A field test of waterproof canvas, wool socks, and optimism.
GearField Glasses, Then and Now: What’s Changed Besides the Price?
Two pairs of binoculars, one distant bird, and a surprising agreement.
TravelThree Days in a Forgotten Corner of Morocco
A short journey considerably extended by the purchase of a rug.
ShootingA Working Rifle for the Real World
Not a safe queen, not a vanity piece, but a serviceable companion for fields, hills, and the occasional misadventure.
FieldcraftCamp Coffee: Stronger, Simpler, and Slightly More Civilized
A few notes on brewing a tolerable cup in unreasonable places.
GearThe Art of Packing Light (With a Few Notable Exceptions)
On the theory, the practice, and the inevitably larger kit that actually works.
ShootingThe Overlooked Merits of the .303
A familiar sporting companion returns to the conversation.
FieldcraftWhat to Pack for a Week in the Hills
Seven days, one pack, and a strict allowance for biscuits.
GearThe Case for a Good Walking Stick
An old companion earns its place by the door.
DispatchesOn Dogs, and the Improvement of Men
A letter from camp concerning the division of responsibilities.
TravelWhy Maps Still Matter
A folded sheet has its advantages at the lunch stop.
DispatchesUnder the Umbrella Acacias
A letter from the shade, where the day’s most demanding appointment is tea.
TravelWhere the Game Trails Cross
Following a pencil line through the old expedition papers.
FieldcraftBefore the Camp Wakes
The pleasures of a quiet camp and an already boiling kettle.