Tag: safety
It’s okay to turn back while hiking
If you are a keen hiker, there might be times when you find yourself in a situation where you cannot continue with the hike you planned. A…
Essential items that should be in your survival kit
Making your own survival kit is not a hard thing to do as long as you know where are you going to use it. Do…
How to build a fire in any weather
As much as we all plan for our camping trips, sometimes the weather is not as agreeable as we would like it to be. Regardless…
How to navigate outdoor fun through fire season
The summer of 2017 has been rough on the west coast of North America, from Canada all the way down to Southern California. With the…
Sunscreen: Which is safest to use
Being outdoorsy comes with lots of pros, including fresh air, natural light, and regular exercise. Yet there is also one major disadvantage with being outside…
Tips for hiking and camping in the rain
You’ve been planning a camping trip for the last few months, and now you finally have some days off work. You have your gear packed,…
Survival: The psychology of staying alive in the woods
Real survival is not all about skills and knowledge, a huge part of it has to do with a positive mindset. People who consider themselves…
Health alert: Is Lyme disease a real concern
Hanging out in the outdoors can expose us to any number of pests, from mosquitoes, to poison oak and ticks. Ticks, while small, can cause…
How to survive a wolf attack
Imagine that you’re having the hike of your dreams, the sun has just set, and you’re heading back to your campsite. All you’re thinking of…
How to survive a tsunami
Surviving a tsunami is not an easy thing, and for some it’s impossible. What’s important to understand from the start is that yes, you can…