Category: Kit & Equipment

Using the iPhone compass app

If you’re heading off into the wilderness, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the apps on your phone, particularly those which can help…

Tips for buying the best backpack for you

Backpacks are a crucial piece of kit for anyone going on a hike, or spending prolonged time outside. Here’s our helpful guide to what you…

Trucker’s hitch knot – Awesome Video

I was thinking to myself that I should write an article about knots, after all, they’re an essential part of outdoor life and they cover…

Lesser known survival tips that could save the day

Staying alive in extreme weather conditions is a real art and requires skills and knowledge. No matter if you find yourself in severe cold or…

No Hassle, Easy Cook Camping Foods

1. Dehydrated Pros: very light to carry Cons: can’t be eaten uncooked – if you’ve run out of water you’ve got problems Dehydrated food is…

Use nature to forecast the weather

It seems like spring has turned into summer, but it’s so annoyingly hard to forecast the weather. Dealing with the possibility of rain, endless humidity,…

Amazing uses for paracord

Paracord is one of the most amazing and versatile survival products to be found on the market. This light weight nylon rope, first used in…

The best apps for outdoor photographers

Every outdoor photographer is equipped with various tools that allow them to achieve amazing shots.  Everything and anything including various camera bodies, lenses, filters, and…

Top tips for stockpiling gasoline

One of the most essential things you can stockpile for survival and disaster preparedness is gasoline. Fuel, in general, is going to become a very…

How to Choose the Best Lens for Outdoor Adventure Photography

A lot of thought has to go into deciding which lenses to bring along on an outdoor adventure. Unlike other styles of photography where it’s…