This guide provides the exact methods you need to find your way using only the night sky. While modern GPS is reliable, batteries die and signals fail. Understanding celestial navigation is a fundamental insurance policy … Read more
A high-quality backpacking dog bed is more than a luxury; it is a vital piece of recovery gear. If you expect your dog to hike miles of rugged terrain while carrying their own pack, providing … Read more
Your favorite leather boots are failing, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Maybe you have a massive trek planned, or you finally achieved that perfect, blister-free fit that took months to earn. Buying a new … Read more
Whether you are in a survival situation or looking for a sustainable, lean protein source, edible snakes offer a practical solution. We have all seen people on survival reality shows eat reptiles while looking disgusted. … Read more
When you’re out in the wilderness or managing your own property, safety is the priority. Snakes are a present reality in almost every camping environment or rural backyard. Learning how to make snake traps to … Read more
Food is one of the best parts of camping, right? Something about cooking and eating outdoors just makes everything taste better. But pulling off good meals in the wild takes a lot of planning and … Read more
When you’re heading out for a backpacking trip, the gear checklist can get long fast: food, water, utensils, maybe a stove, layers of clothing, and a few comfort extras. But none of it matters without … Read more
Imagine you are out for a hiking trip, making good progress, and having an amazing day. However, it all goes wrong when the sole of your boot breaks! This is not only possible, but quite … Read more
When my wife convinced me, during one of our vacations in Prague, Czechia, to take our yoga mats and take it outdoors to a nearby park, I wasn’t sold. But after spending the entire day … Read more
The UV Index is calculated on a scale from 0 to 10, with the latter representing the highest risk (and in some areas, with it going even higher!). In today’s guide, we will learn to … Read more
Many of us often wonder about edible plants in nature. What plants can you eat, and which ones should you stay away from? If you’re camping and/or backpacking, you may encounter a scenario where you’ll … Read more
Knowing how to clean a camelbak bladder is essential to making sure you can use it safely again in the future. This article will give you a step-by-step tutorial on the best way to clean … Read more