Category: Well Being
Workout clothes can be bad for your health
Clothes that we use for working out have come a long way from the sweat-stained jogging suits of the 1980s. Nowadays workout clothes are form-fitting,…
How to safely cross rivers and rapids
Maybe you are on a fishing trip or simply camping when you face a hard task, such as a river crossing. Doing it in any…
Water purification in the wilderness
Water may be the source of all life on Earth, but it can also be the source of considerable illness, pain and even death. Water…
Women’s guide to backpacking hygiene
For us ladies hikers, hygiene on the trail is very different than that of our male counterparts. If you are like me and lack female…
Quick tick removal guide
With spring in full swing, the ticks are out and ready to bite! If you are unfortunate enough to get bitten by one of these…
Useful tips on how to travel through jungle areas
Most people think that a tropical jungle is a neverending nightmare where danger is crawling on every leaf and hanging from every tree. A bit…
Edible plants that can save your life in the wilderness
Besides the basic thing you need to survive if lost in the jungle, i.e. water, you must also find food. Being alone in a dense…
30 Minutes of nature time for a better health
We’re all aware that spending time in nature is good for our health. Although we know it, we still tend to look for solid proof…
Camouflage yourself in a hostile environment
In a survival situation, the last thing you’ll wish for is to be seen by a potential predator. You may find camouflage very useful for…
Surviving a shark encounter
As we get closer to the summer, more and more swimmers from all over the country are planning their vacations and heading into the water…