If you spend any time in the wilderness, from day hikes to week-long backpacking trips, some survival knowledge is essential. A few simple skills and items can make all the difference when you find yourself in an emergency situation. A basic kit including some minimal survival tools should always be carried in a hiking day pack. read more
Knowing how to make your own snowshoes can come in handy when are stranded and have to cross a landscape of deep snow. But snowshoes are just not survival tools. They can be a fun recreational activity allowing you to explore hard-to-access places in the winter. Almost everything you need to make a snowshoe can be found in the wild. read more
A good knife is one of the most important survival tools you can carry, so it should be with you even if you are just making a day trip. A solid camping knife and a survival knife share many similar qualities, and can often be a single item. The most important aspect your knife should have is a solid handle with a full-length tang. Folding knives and "surviv… read more
Wilderness survival skill is generally thought of as being from hands-on experience, and that part of the learning process should be strongly emphasized. Still, having good field manuals for expert advice is a benefit, because they contain hard-learned lessons that may save your life. Many such books are readily available at book stores. read more
While exploring wilderness can be a wonderful, soul-enriching experience, it also has the potential to go drastically wrong if you are not properly prepared. Whenever you go into the wilderness, there are always certain things you should carry with you in case of an accident or an unplanned night out. read more
The worst has happened, you wandered off the trail and you are completely turned around. What do you do now? This typical scenario is how the majority of individuals who become lost in the outdoors end up lost. No one plans on becoming… read more
When it comes to survival in the wilderness, the camping stove is the outdoor enthusiast's best friend. Propane is typically the fuel of choice because of its longevity and portability. Choosing a type of propane camping stove depends… read more
There are many ways to find your bearing in the wild. One of the fastest, easiest ways to make a compass requires a needle or pin, a leaf (or a cork) and some standing water. read more
The pocket knife is a valuable survival tool. You're likely to encounter two different types of knife. One will be just a simple folding blade that fits into your pocket. The other, much like the familiar Swiss Army Knife, will have a… 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
Familiarity with local edible wild plants is a valuable survival tool as well as a convenience, allowing you to supplement the food you carry and forage in an emergency. read more
GPS is one of the most useful, functional technologies that came out of the late 20th century. Originally created for military use, GPS has since been applied in new ways to solve location and navigation problems. When it comes to the… read more
Not many people expect to be faced with a survival situation in a wilderness environment, yet there are a few survival techniques that everyone should know. Armed with these skills, anyone will be able to survive any unexpected situati… read more
Military grade paracord is used for a wide variety of purposes other than its original purpose of connecting a parachute to a harness. Useful as a survival tool, paracord is used to wrap the handles of knives, tools and walking sticks… read more
The ability to estimate outdoor distances can prove useful to hunters, hikers, photographers and others who enjoy outdoor activities. This can also be a useful survival tool when attempting to determine where you are or should be going… read more
Wilderness survival skills are valuable for everyone who ventures into the elements. A few basic skills have life saving potential and should be taken into consideration before entering the wilderness. One of the most valuable tools fo… 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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