Tag: wilderness
What you can learn from the most famous outdoorsmen
With all of our gadgets and the internet at our fingertips, we often take for granted what used to go into survival skills and the…
The difference between Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins
There are distinct differences between tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. They are all similar, in that they are reptiles that have a shell. To be able…
How to survive in the bush if you get lost
Just recently, two young girls got lost and survived 19 hours in bushland in central-west New South Wales, Australia. They were praised for their survival…
Caltopo.com: The only map you’ll ever need
If you’re still buying a topo map from REI every time you want to go backpacking, you’re wasting your money. But I don’t blame you,…
Cooking in the rain – It’s better to be dry
Going on a camping trip is great, and for many people, it is the only way to travel. Some spend months on the road moving…
Fishing for survival in an emergency
In the case of a survival situation arising, your backpack traveling equipment should include an emergency fishing kit. Fish can easily be the food which…
Essential items for a camp cooking kit
Camp cooking is something of a lost art. Heck, cooking has become a lost art in many households. But if you are one of the few.…
Is Technology ruining the wilderness experience
The very word ‘wilderness’ evokes in most of us thoughts of loneliness, an uninhabited region, somewhere one goes to be far away from the busy crowds…
Pine Tree survival hacks
You and a friend are off on a hiking trail through the wilderness, populated by forests of pines, plenty of rivers, hills, and valleys. You…
Tasty foods to cook over the fire
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a good meal after a long day’s hike. It’s easy to just eat GORP for breakfast lunch and dinner.…