Category: Kit & Equipment

Hiking + backpacking = fastpacking

First of all, fastpacking is not for everyone. It is the latest challenge for those who hike and backpack, marked tracks, as a hobby. It…

Top qualities to look for in a bug out bag

Most of us should have a general idea of what a bug out bag is. It’s the bag of survival items that you take with…

Survival tips for hot weather hiking

When the weather finally begins to heat up, we all are itching to get outside and take it all in. The transition into summer is…

Ancient shell fishing hooks dated to 23,000 years ago

People have been fishing for at least 40,000 years, although we don’t know a lot about the early fishermen we know that people ate fish…

New to Camping – Here’s some top tips

Camping for some people is an all year thing, for others, it’s a summer only adventure. For those of you that are getting into camping…

Vacationing with an RV – Hit the road with these top tips

Maybe they remind you of something “old-fashioned” and the 70s. Or maybe they remind you of a hippie movies you watched as a kid. But…

Top prepping mistakes to avoid

If you’ve already decided that you need to start preparing for disaster, give yourself a pat on the back. The overwhelming majority of the population…

Keeping your luggage safe on your travels

Dormitories in hostels are usually safe places for young people to stay the night. It could be, though, that you do not relish the idea…

Fishing for Walleyes – Some helpful tips

Walleyes are famously known as a schooling species and are most often found swimming together in large numbers.  They are not particularly aggressive feeders, but,…

Top survival uses for tin cans

One of the most essential food items that any prepper or survivalist must have is canned food (such as canned beans), which as the name…