Tag: safety
Our best tips for reading animal tracks
To identify and interpret different animal tracks you don’t have be a professional animal tracker. In fact, anybody can learn the skills of animal tracking…
Breaking the speed record: How Joe McConaughy mastered the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail, or the AT, is one of the most trekked paths in North America. Along with its famous counterpart the Pacific Crest Trail…
Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow
One of the most important things in survival is to know your limitations and be aware that sometimes it’s not what you want to do,…
How to survive in the wilderness with only a knife
An item you will find on any survival gear list is a knife. It’s the best multi-use piece of equipment that you need to have handy…
Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality
‘Bugging out’ is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting out of the danger zone…
Mosquitoes released in Brazil to fight dengue fever
Dengue fever sounds like some rare and exotic disease, but the truth is that it affects about 20,000 Americans a year. Without a doubt, however,…
How to communicate when the grid goes down
Have you ever thought about how you would communicate with your family if the grid goes down? How will you get in touch with your…
Winter is coming – tips on how to walk on snow or ice
Winter is about to start, and for many it heralds the coming holidays, the snowfall, and the beauty that winter can bring. For others, there…
Make a comprehensive list of the camp kit you will need
So you’ve decided that you would like to try camping? Well, it’s a wonderful way to experience the outdoors without the need for extreme effort,…
Deer in the yard: friend or foe
All across North America, you can find deer visiting peoples homes and yards. In some places, the animals are treated with a kind of awe,…