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How to Make Emergency Kits for Cars

Having your car break down on the highway is a frustrating inconvenience, but chances are you'll be able to call for help or even flag down a passerby. However, having your vehicle break down in the middle of nowhere can be a lot more dangerous. Packing the appropriate supplies in a car emergency kit could prove to be a lifesaving move. Spend the little bit… read more
How to Build a Long-Term Emergency First Aid Kit

Having the foresight to prepare for any disaster, accident, injury or danger can spell the difference between an enjoyable time in the outdoors and an unfortunate situation. While there are a number of camping First Aid kits, they are often limited in scope, requiring additional materials to make them truly versatile in all emergency situations. With a littl… read more
Trailer Camping Checklist

Trailer camping is ideal for comfort and convenience, but it is common for trailer campers to leave important items at home. A thorough trailer camping checklist will ensure that everything you need is on the trailer and available at the campsite. The checklist does not need to be long but should cover all the important items that will be used on your campin… read more
What Should You Keep in Your Emergency Survival Kit for Winter?

Winter camping can be especially difficult. Temperatures are low, and wind speed can be especially high. To keep your family or camping party safe, plan ahead with a disaster or survival kit. When deciding what to include, always consider the limitations of the human body regarding food, water and temperature as well as the destination itself. read more
Bike Trail Safety

To stay safe on your trail ride, you need to be prepared with the right gear, know trail rules and etiquette and be ready to respond in an emergency. read more

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Wilderness Survival

Whether you are in an off-road vehicle, on foot or on a bike, if you are in the wilderness, you need a well-stocked pack with emergency supplies and the know-how to get through any situation nature may throw at you. Here are some tips… read more
Pack a First Aid Kit for a Hike

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 ti… read more
How to Make Fire Starters From Pine Cones

Starting a fire is a crucial part of camping (when allowed by the area management agency), especially when the weather is wet. These simple-to-make pine cone fire-starters are great ways to create a fire. One of the interesting feature… read more
How Do Chemical Hand Warmers Work?

There are two main styles of chemical hand warmers: air-activated warmers and supersaturated solution warmers. Both work by producing an exothermic reaction, but the similarities end there. Each offers benefits and restrictions unique… read more
How to Camp in an RV

Traveling with a recreational vehicle is the ultimate in self-sufficiency. With a little bit of forethought and planning, you can enjoy camping for its own sake or take the stress out of traveling to a particular destination by knowing… read more
How to Plan a Route by Car

With extra fees on luggage, security hassles and general anxiety when it comes to flying, many families opt to travel by car instead of plane. Planning a successful car trip requires knowing where you're going and how to get there. Tak… read more
Kayak & Canoe Fishing

For a quiet and relaxed fishing experience, grab a kayak or canoe and head to those marshy, lowland areas where motorboats can't get to but fish love. read more
Outdoor Living Skills

Living outdoors, and enjoying outdoor activities can be fun and safe with a little planning and education. As you gain outdoor experience, you will learn what to bring and what not to bring, what to do and what not to do, and your outd… read more
Emergency Survival Gear Packing List

Search and rescue gear can save your life if an accident occurs while you are hiking, camping or fishing. From tools to help you save your own life in an emergency situation to devices that attract the attention of passing cars and air… read more
Camping Supplies for a Dog

Camping with a canine is a pleasure for owner and pet. The well-behaved dog provides companionship, a feeling of protection, and even a helping hand. For the dog, time in the woods means new sights, sounds and smells, and an opportunit… read more
Outdoor Survival Products

Surviving in the outdoors requires wits, determination, patience and many other characteristics. It can also help to have the right gear. Many products found in an outdoor retail store are designed for comfort, but a few are designed f… read more
Survival Pack Ideas

Your survival kit is the most important gear you carry with you. Use the 10 essentials as a starting point and build from there. Climate, terrain and the intensity of the trip should determine the type and amount of survival gear you n… read more
Wilderness Survival Kit Tips

Even the most experienced of outdoor enthusiasts can get lost and find the need to survive in the wilderness. The most intelligent decision you can make if you are going into the wild for any reason at all is to carry with you an emerg… read more
Outdoor Cooking and Camping Safety

Much of our enjoyment of camping is tied to cooking and eating. Whether it's the extra activity that boosts appetite or that everything seems to taste better under an open sky, food can play an important part in our outdoor memories. F… read more
How to Survive a Surprise Winter Storm

Howling winds drive the sleet and snow across the landscape suddenly changing the leisurely winter hike into winter survival. Nothing in the forecast warned of the storm coming this afternoon. The temperatures plummet and you can feel… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

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...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

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...
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Common Sense Hiking Tips

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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