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  • Water Treatment Process: Going from Raw to Treated Drinking Water

    Finding access to safe drinking water is an important part of backpacking and traveling. Giardia and other parasites or bacteria can be found in waterbodies around the world. If you are backpacking anywhere or traveling outside of a developed country, it is important to treat your drinking water before consuming it. read more

  • How to Make Your Outdoor Survival Kit

    Any time you're out in the wilderness there is the possibility of something happening that will require you to be prepared to take care of yourself, When you're experiencing the great outdoors, it doesn't take much to turn a simple trip into a survival situation. Being prepared with some simple items can make all the difference in the world. Depending on wha… read more

  • What Is in a Basic Survival Kit?

    When preparing a survival kit, keep in mind the environment it is intended for. Conserve space and weight when creating the first aid kit and use one item for multiple purposes. Be sure you know how to use the items in your kit. read more

  • Hikers Survival List

    Hiking can be dangerous if you are not properly prepared for a survival situation. You may encounter extreme weather or become lost. If you are lost or trapped in the wilderness, avoid traveling any farther. It will be difficult for rescue teams to track you if you are on the move. Before you go hiking tell several people (parents, friends, colleagues, sibli… read more

  • Water Treatment for International Travel

    In some countries around the world, including popular tourist destinations, it is not safe to drink the water. The standard solution is to drink nothing but bottled water while there, but that isn't always possible. Eco-tourists often have limited access to bottled water, and strikes or other civil disturbances can block access to bottled water supplies. Lea… read more

Related Iodine Tablets Articles & Videos

  • Hiking in South Dakota

    South Dakota is a hiker's paradise. The state is home to inspirational monuments, as well as beautiful wilderness settings, such as those found in the Black Hills. There are also many hiking trails that take you through the footsteps o… 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

  • Helpful Advice on Food & Drink for Your Backpacking Trip

    The two concerns that separate cross-country trekking from both camping and day hiking are food and water. When a trekker is spending days marching overland, everything she needs must be brought with her. The load will get lighter as t… read more

  • Water Purification in the Great Outdoors

    A standing problem for cross-country trekkers and long-term, backcountry campers is water purification. A gallon of water weighs 8.3 pounds, and a person who just sits around and does nothing strenuous needs half a gallon of water per… read more

  • What to Take on a Boy Scout Camping Trip

    Camping trips with the Boy Scouts can produce many of a person's fondest memories. Camping and experiencing the outdoors is a valuable experience for any youth, but it takes careful preparation. Forget something important and you could… read more

  • Making First Aid Kits for the Home

    First aid can prevent minor injuries from becoming serious and life-threatening conditions from being fatal. Although many people carry first aid kits in their boats, cars and backpacks, the most likely place one will be needed is in t… read more

  • Types of First Aid Kits

    Whether out for a quick day hike, an extended backpacking trip, a bike ride, an overnight camping trip or a week in the woods, an accessible first aid kit should be a part of your gear. Different types of kits are available for various… read more

  • Health Tips for Travel in China

    China is a huge country, and includes environments as diverse as the Yangtze River Valley, the Gobi Desert, the steppes of Mongolia and the mountains of Tibet. It is a natural destination for outdoor adventurers of all types. Yet, whil… read more

  • Survival Preparation List

    Preparedness is one of the keys to survival and can be the difference between life and death. With a few survival skills and tools, you can withstand the elements until help arrives. It is important that you know how to build a shelter… read more

  • How to Pack a Survival Kit

    A survival kit protects you and your family in case of an emergency. A basic survival kit works on many different levels, including keeping you alive if your car gets caught in the snow or you find yourself stuck without gas in a remot… read more

  • Survival & Camping Gear

    Whether you are camping, backpacking or day hiking, a day outdoors always has the potential to change rapidly. Making sure that you have a few basic supplies on any type of trip can help to turn a possibly dangerous situation to one th… read more

  • Checklist for Motorcycle Camping Trip

    Motorcycle camping requires a minimalist approach, and a solid checklist will ensure you have all of the essentials without overloading your bike. Motorcycle campers can carry camping gear in saddle bags or a side car, and some motorcy… read more

  • What to Carry in the Backcountry

    Venturing into the backcountry carries hikers, climbers and nature-watchers far from developed campgrounds and their facilities. You must carry everything you might need with you, which makes backcountry activities very gear-intensive.… read more

  • Outback Camping Equipment

    Increasing your hiking miles by backpacking opens up hundred of trails and scenic destinations that are not available to day-hikers. But while backpacking requires some of the same equipment as day hiking, such as sleeping bags, tents… read more

  • Wilderness Survival Products

    While exploring the wilderness can be a soul-nourishing experience, it also has the potential to be exceedingly dangerous, especially for the ill-prepared. Most of what you should carry is covered by the classic 10 Essentials. There ar… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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

    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

    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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