Tag: safety
Lightning storm safety while hiking, camping or backpacking
Nearly 24,000 people are killed annually by lightning strikes. The ones that survive suffer lifelong damage to their physical and mental health. Injuries don’t only…
Stay warm in a tent
Tents can be very cold and humid, especially at night. Many of us will have experienced waking up at 3 a.m. frozen to the bone…
How to survive a wildfire when trapped in a car
A wildfire is a big, uncontrolled fire that usually occurs in forests and mountains but if it spreads it can also destroy agricultural crops and…
Essential items for emergency situations
In any life threatening situation, people who are prepared are the most likely to survive. These people bring the kinds of things they may need…
Winter wilderness survival tips that could save you
Being outdoors may be easier in the summer, but that doesn’t mean that you want to be stuck indoors the rest of the year. Getting…
Best home remedies for mosquito bites
Mosquitoes are perhaps one of the most irritating insects out there. Small and easy to miss, these bloodsuckers like to literally leave their mark on…
Keep your pet safe while flying
Pets are often our best friends – that’s why it can be hard to imagine traveling without them. If you’re planning a road trip, you…
How to find clean backcountry drinking water
Being able to drink water directly from a natural source without any purification is something that is about as natural as you can get. Having…
If you get lost in the wilderness – following these guidelines may help
While exploring new areas in the wilderness can be fun and exciting, it can often be dangerous too. A fun hike, backpacking or camping trip…
Ideas to save water for times of scarcity
If you live in a part of the world where a copious supply of water is not guaranteed, it is a good idea to be…