Survival caches are not just for survivalists. Many people built small caches for Y2K, and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina show how useful it is to have at least a few days of food and water handy at all times. For the outdoorsman with a campsite or cabin in a remote area, having a large cache of food can be a matter of survival. These areas can bec… read more
Hikers, campers, backpackers and even the casual outdoor enthusiast who just wants to take a walk in the woods all should be aware of survival tips for the wilderness. James Neill from Wilderdom.com references a California study, which showed that accidents befell a little more than nine people out of 100,000 national park visitors over a three-year period.… read more
Getting caught without supplies isn't common, but it can happen. Surviving in the woods has been done throughout history, and it's something that most people can learn to do with a little practice. With no supplies, surviving is often challenging but it can be rewarding. Survival with no supplies typically means that no knife or other items are used while… read more
Whether traveling on a day hike or a week-long backpacking adventure, it is important to be prepared. Your preparedness could mean the difference between life and death in emergencies. No one plans to get lost or suffer an injury but it happens and what you have in your gear bag for survival can make a bad situation livable. You need to consider where you ar… read more
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 the wind-driven cold trying to penetrate your clothes. You're rightfully concerned, but prepared to handle what nature throws… read more
Having a portable wilderness survival kit makes it easy to be prepared wherever you go. Just make this collection of lightweight, portable survival supplies the first thing you pack before leaving and the first thing you replenish upon… 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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