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
Mountain House freeze-dried foods come with a guaranteed shelf life of seven years for pouches and 25 years for cans, making the products an ideal choice for survival food and emergency preparedness. The Oregon-based company sells food products individually as well as in three-day and one-week emergency kits containing enough food to feed one person three me… read more
When it comes to shopping for an outdoorsman, it can be easy to get lost in the quantity of gear. For every way to enjoy the outdoors, there are innumerable pieces of gear. From clothing to survival equipment and beyond, a person can find himself buried under the possibilities, so if you're at a loss at what to buy the outdoorsman on your list, there are a f… read more
Snowshoe bindings can loosen while walking, making it difficult to snowshoe efficiently. A properly adjusted binding should be tight to your boot and locked to prevent slipping. Straps and bindings should be set to fit and tested before you go snowshoeing. This will save you time in the field and prevent the need to make adjustments on uneven ground. Snowsho… read more
No single list of survival equipment will do for every situation. Different environments and situations will invariably require different sorts of equipment. The same survival kit that could keep you alive for weeks lost in the mountains might not take you beyond a day or two in the desert and vice versa. There are, however, some supplies that are useful nea… read more
To succeed in hiking and enjoy your next outdoor experience, it is important to prepare for your hike by improving your fitness level, choosing the proper equipment and anticipating the unexpected. Successful hiking means successful pr… 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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