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 your return. The items in this kit won't solve all your problems, but it will provide some tools with which you can handle y… read more
You can't plan emergencies in advance, but you can prepare for them. One of the most effective ways of making sure you'll come back from your next outdoor adventure is taking the time to learn basic wilderness survival techniques. Once you've learned the techniques, you can then put them to use by assembling a wilderness survival kit and making sure you're w… read more
Putting together a wilderness survival kit is a matter of balancing what you might need--and know how to use--in an emergency against what you're able to reasonably carry with you on a consistent basis. read more
After putting together the 10 essentials, you've realized that you don't really know how to use all of the equipment and aren't quite prepared to face a survival situation in the wilderness. Prior to your trip, take the time to familiarize yourself with basic survival techniques. Each of these books are excellent resources on survival topics. read more
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 emergency survival kit at all times. This advice applies even if you are going with a large party to a familiar site. Keep in mind… read more
First aid kits are an essential part of wilderness survival kits. Those unfortunate enough to be unexpectedly thrust into a wilderness survival situation often incur injuries at the onset and over the course of their survival experienc… read more
Getting lost outdoors is not something you anticipate, but it may happen to you. If you get lost while hiking, you may rely on your cell phone or map-reading abilities to get you back to where you want to be. Wilderness-proofing your c… read more
In addition to a good fixed blade knife, every wilderness survival kit should contain a folding pocket knife with various tools. Your larger knife will serve primary cutting tasks, but a pocket knife or multitool will come in handy for… 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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