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 the home. Making a first aid kit for the home is a good place to begin when considering emergency preparedness and designing m… read more
A survival kit is useless unless you have it when you need it and should be reserved for emergencies. Equipping a survival kit involves a trade-off between space and weight and the necessity of the item. Items in a survival kit should… read more
The worst case scenario has happened. You are lost in a wilderness area, the victim of an accident or caught in a natural disaster. You have read the articles on survival and have an idea of what to do, but do you have the basic, essen… 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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