Wild animals are not harmless or defenseless and they can launch an attack if they feel threatened or you’ve stepped in their territory. That is why knowing how to avoid…
Author: Daniel Carraway
Daniel is a gear freak when it comes to hiking, climbing and camping. He went to REI Outdoor School to meet new people and learn best practices. Don’t even try to argue with him about the latest backpack or ice axe, he tried most of them. Daniel’s dream is to climb Mount Everest.
Camping Safety Tips: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Camping is one of the most rewarding outdoor activities you can try. Still, the wilderness rewards preparation and punishes carelessness in equal measure. These camping safety tips will help you…
Cold Weather Camping Guide: 17 Tips to Stay Warm and Safe (2026)
Cold weather camping comes down to three things: staying dry, trapping body heat with the right layered gear and a properly rated sleeping system, and choosing a smart, sun-exposed campsite.…
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How to Waterproof Matches: Step-by-Step Guide [4 Methods]
No one wants wet matches when they are camping in the wilderness. Fire is important to your survival wherever you are. I put together four methods to waterproof your matches.…
How to Make A Slackline: Step-by-step Tutorial
Slacklining is a difficult sport of balancing on a length of rope. It is similar to the circus tightrope walking, minus the balancing pole. Setting up a safe slackline is…
Treating Wounds With Sugar: Everything You Need to Know
Treating wounds with sugar is a surprisingly effective, low-tech way to clean a minor injury and help stop it from getting infected, and it’s a genuinely useful trick to know…
Tent Footprint Vs. Tarp: Which one to Choose
When you go camping, the tent is one of the most important items to have with you. When choosing the right gear for your tent, you will need to know…
How To Make A Knife Sheath: Step-By-Step DIY Tutorials
Anyone that goes camping should have a special knife to take with them. One that is reliable and good in every situation. And like every other knife, it needs to…
Is it Safe to Eat Scorpions?
When you’re out in the wild with little to no food left, you will need to start looking for viable options. And scorpions are a viable option to eat, but…
How to Adjust Your Compass Declination Angle
When deciding to go hiking, camping or just for a walk in the wilderness, it is best to have a compass with you for safe measure. And you need to…
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What Can You Use Paracord for? [25 Best Uses]
When you go camping and find yourself in a difficult situation, you need to know how you can use paracord to help you get out of it. I will show…
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What Are Paracord Bracelets Used For? [10 Best Uses]
Whether you’re planning to go camping or are preparing an emergency bag, just in case, you want to make sure you have a paracord bracelet inside. The uses of paracord…