Dan Wowak’s reputation came the hard way. He stepped into the spotlight on Alone, the History Channel series that puts people in the wild with only skill and grit. Patagonia tested him for 51 days, stripping him down but proving his strengths. He took the hits, stayed calm, and kept working. The show didn’t make him a celebrity—it made him a force.
Building Coalcracker Bushcraft
After returning home, he didn’t chase TV fame. He built something real. He grabbed a camera, taught on YouTube, and spoke honestly and clearly. People connected with that. The channel grew because his work was honest and direct. Every video showed a man trying to help you, not show off.
That drive continued. It pushed him to the next step. In 2015, he started Coalcracker Bushcraft, a school and gear shop based on the same habits and values he uses in the wild. He cut the nonsense and stayed honest. Hard work and skill carried the load. Students expected weekend classes but left understanding why people call him the hardest working man in survival. He lives, teaches, and builds gear with the same steady drive that kept him moving in Patagonia.
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Coalcracker grew from hard work, not fame. Dan focused on the craft, letting the camera capture real work and honest teaching.
Who’s a Survival Kit For?
A survival kit is for anyone venturing into the unknown—by choice or by accident. It gives hikers, hunters, campers, and anglers a safety net when plans fail. It backs up travelers on back roads and commuters caught in storms or traffic. It’s for beginners who want safety and for experts who know mistakes escalate fast. It helps parents build their family’s confidence, and it’s a lifeline for solo adventurers when plans go wrong. Skill or experience doesn’t matter—a kit protects its owner and buys time when needed.
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Field Fix Survival Kit
The Field Fix Survival Kit prepares you for when things go wrong. It gives you fast answers when the weather changes, plans fail, or the woods turn against you. Each item is chosen for real emergencies—not fantasies. You get tools that work even when you’re wet, cold, tired, or afraid. This kit helps cut panic and pushes you to act. The Field Fix stays sealed and compact because survival is about preparation, not luck.
This kit follows the steps every seasoned woodsman trusts: shelter, fire, water. Those pillars keep you alive. The Field Fix keeps you focused on this order. If it’s cold, build shelter and get heat. In heat, find water. If exposed, find cover. If night falls, get flame. Once safe, then think about food. The kit aligns with this mindset by providing the right tools.
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What’s In The Pouch?
The Field Fix comes in a tough 6″ x 4″ mylar bag. It fits almost anywhere without taking space from your main gear. It’s light, compact, and slips out of sight until you need it. Open it, and every item is practical. No filler or fluff. It’s all about the three essentials of survival.
For water, you get Aqua Tabs and a storage pack. As for fire, there’s a Bic lighter for instant flame, quick tinder for damp weather, and UCO stormproof matches for wind and rain. For navigation and cutting, there’s a Brunton compass and two folding razors for fieldcraft and repairs. A small utility bag holds bandages, safety pins, a sewing needle, and alcohol pads. These are practical fixes, not luxuries, stopping small problems from becoming big ones.
Shelter and signaling tools finish the kit. You get marking ribbon for visibility or trail work, and ten feet of paracord for shelter, repairs, or lashing. It’s the kind of cordage that solves problems you didn’t expect. MSRP: $32.00
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Quick SPECS
Water & Hydration -Aqua Tabs for fast purification. -Water Storage Pak for carrying clean water. Be ready—order your Field Fix Survival Kit now and ensure you’re covered for any emergency.
Fire & Ignition
-Bic lighter for instant flame.
-Quick Tinder for damp‑weather ignition.
-UCO Stormproof Matches for wind and rain.
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Tools & Navigation
-Brunton Tagalong Compass for reliable direction.
-Two folding razors for cutting and field repairs.
-Utility supply bag with bandages, safety pins, sewing needle, and alcohol pads.
Shelter & Signaling
-Marking ribbon for trail flags and rescue signals.
-Ten feet of paracord for shelter rigs, lashings, and gear repairs.
What I Like About It
It’s resealable, so I can update or replace contents. It floats and can hold water. For backup, I’ll need to move the kit’s items into pockets or packs.
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No Ferro rod? At first, I thought I had lost the kit after opening it in the woods. But it didn’t come with one. I realized Dan’s goal was to make fire easy and intuitive to use. Lighters and matches have enabled fire-making since the 1800s. Using them is simpler than a ferro rod. I know two survival experts who rely on a lighter as their main tool in emergencies.
UCO Stormproof Matches are among the best, if not the best, matches around today. And the Bic lighter needs no intro. For this kit, Dan chose quality pieces over cheap trinkets.
The cutting tools are simple, light razor blades—great for cleaning fish or small game. For cutting the cord or small tasks, they work well. I carry a primary knife, and you should too.
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The Aquatabs are the same ones I use. They’re compact and perfect for all purification needs. With the 32-ounce WhirlPak, they’re an ideal match. WhirlPaks are tough—I used one for years as a tinder bag and a drinking cup. They’re more rugged than many other kit options.
The nylon cordage and 550 paracord cover a wide range of camp and survival tasks. Cordage remains one of the more challenging items to recreate in the wilderness, so I’m glad Dan added it!
The Field Fix Survival Kit is more than backup. It’s a plan in your pocket. You forget it until the day you need it. Then, it helps you calm down, focus, and act. It’s small, simple, and ready for the worst you hope won’t happen.
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Source
www.coalcrackerbushcraft.com
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