Tag: health
Best water sources in the wilderness
One of the most crucial survival skills you should know is being able to find water sources, and then purifying the water so it’s safe…
Science proves that being outdoors benefits your body and mind
With the unbearable summer heat and the hot city life, I bet most of us dream of the ocean breeze, an ice cream cone, and…
How to treat Sunstroke, Hypothermia, and Dehydration
Dehydration, sunstroke, and hypothermia are among the biggest killers in survival situations. If you ever find yourself out in the wild and trying to find…
Using ancient sun block methods for your next trip
You probably know that the best protection from the sun is to stay in the shade. But, sometimes that’s not possible because there’s no tree…
Coca tea – A traditional remedy from the Andes
Even though its use has been discouraged by Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the coca tea is a traditional drink from the Andes. However, it is still…
Stress Buster: How kayaking benefits your health
If you have the chance kayaking should become a part of your weekly routine because of its incredibly positive effects on your health. The first…
Top 10 crops to grow for survival
If you’re preparing for a potential disaster scenario, you’re probably aware that having enough food is an absolute necessity to sustain your family and yourself…
From mountains to the moon, the versatility of duct tape
There must be a thousand uses for duct tape, many of them in situations you find yourself in the wild. It’s waterproof as well as…
Pull of the plastic: The rise of climbing gyms in mainstream culture
Rock climbing has been steadily growing in popularity since it’s inception in the 1960s. Today, a sport that was once practiced exclusively on solid rock…
Great reasons for that morning run
This morning it was still chilly in the shade as I laced up my shoes for my morning run. The birds were wide awake already.…