Category: Well Being
5 Beautiful places where you should avoid swimming to stay alive
Swimming in clear blue waters and sunbathing on beaches has become synonymous with holidays however not all the beaches in the world meet the safety standards…
5 Great ways to purify water in the backcountry
If there’s one thing everyone needs on a multi-day adventure into the backcountry, it’s access to clean water. Even when you think you’re in the…
Storm survival while backpacking
Running into bad weather while backpacking is one of the toughest things to deal with. A storm will derail your trip plans and deplete you…
Introducing your kid to the outdoors
If you are an outdoorsy parent, it is natural to want to pass down your love for nature to your children. However, it is important…
The Svalbard Seed Vault jeopardized by global warming
The purpose of Svalbard Seed Vault, which is the global vault for seeds placed in the Arctic, is to serve to protect all seeds in…
Top 5 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…
Surfing basics for first time riders
Although learning to surf may seem like a daunting task, it is a great sport to take up in your free time. Surfing is a…
Scratch Cooking: Good for your health, good for your wallet and good for the earth
If you enjoy food, like trying something different, and you fancy yourself as something of a cook, then you will LOVE the move so many…
Freaking out and lost in the wilderness – What to do next
A few years ago I met up with a friend I hadn’t seen for several months, we met up at 19:00, had dinner at a…
Top 5 qualities to look for in a bug out vehicle
In any disaster scenario, you and your family will always be presented with the choice to either bug in at your home or to bug…