Tag: shelter

Priority gear for new campers

We speak to lots of people that want to get out and camp, many of them just don’t know what they need or what to…

Wonderful examples of the traditional Icelandic turf houses

There are about a gazillion reasons why Iceland should be on everyone’s bucket list. The fairytale-like turf houses are a reason more. One of the girls…

Camping tips for each season

Summer is the most popular season for camping. Not only is the weather lovely, but children are out of school and it is vacation season.…

Top survival uses for paracord

If you’ve read through any recommended checklists of survival items so far, one item that you will see on virtually every list is paracord, which…

Tarp or Tent: Which is best for your Bug Out Bag

A bug out bag is your bag for emergency situations. It’s the bag you grab when you’ve got to be out the door and generally…

Stay safe in the jungle with these handy tips

Everyone who spends time in the great outdoors needs to learn how to survive in the wilderness. Before you go climbing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing…

The Long Hike: Lewis and Clark’s Great Adventure of Discovery

As far as adventures go, the story of Lewis and Clark really does take the cake. Their tale of discovery has become one for the…

Dogs And The Outdoors: Tips for taking your dog camping and backpacking

I have a beagle, Tick. She’s seven years old and she loves to run through the woods just as much now as she did when…

The Mountain Men skills that we still use today

If you’ve done any research at all into the lives of mountain men, then you know full well that they lived a very dangerous, difficult,…

How Did Richard Proenneke Die? Exploring the Wilderness Legacy of Richard Proenneke

Only a few places in the US are more isolated and more beautiful than the Twin Lakes region of Alaska. Maybe that’s why Richard Proenneke,…