When you take to the wilderness for an afternoon, day or month-long hike, it's important to be prepared. You may never use your first aid kit, but the first time someone requires medical care, you'll be more than happy you spent the time organizing the supplies. Tailor your kit to meet the number and age of the hikers, the terrain, the weather and any specia… read more
Backpacking is an ideal way to see the great outdoors and invigorate the spirit. Be prepared for accidents that may happen on your backpacking adventure by having first aid supplies on hand. Creating a checklist of the first aid kit supplies you may need ensures that you buy the essential items pertinent to your outdoor activity. read more
Campers, bikers, hikers and horseback riders alike can benefit from a wilderness or primitive survival course, school or workshop. Wilderness survival courses structure most learning around how to survive common disasters like an injury, being lost in the wilderness and building shelter. Courses and course objectives vary by company and program duration. read more
Camping trips are a great way to spend special time with the family. Children learn about the wonders of nature and often squeal with delight by catching fireflies, tadpoles, frogs and other creepy-crawlers. Teaching children about hiking, climbing, canoeing and camping gives them a lifelong set of skills and appreciation for our natural heritage. Before hea… read more
Every thorough camping supplies checklist includes a number of essentials. In camping, essentials are those items that keep you safe, warm, fed and provided for in case of an emergency. In the woods, adverse situations, such as bad weather or a sprained ankle can occur at any moment. Adding essentials to your pack prepares you to tackle anything that comes y… read more
While on a planned expedition in the wilderness, you may become lost or disoriented. If this happens, remember that you can live off of the land for quite some time while getting your bearings and waiting to be rescued. By finding sou… read more
Insects are found virtually everywhere and come in many different shapes and sizes. There are almost 100,000 species just in North America. Because of this amazing variety, a field guide is usually required to identify insects that you… read more
Survival situations require preparation and carrying of extra food. In an emergency, however, you can find resources in the surrounding environment. You will want to look for calorie-rich food sources requiring minimal preparation befo… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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