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How to Find Food in the Wild: A Safe, Practical Survival Guide

Updated October 5, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
foraging for wild foods

Note: We get commissions for purchases made through links in this article. This guide is for education only. Never eat a wild plant, insect or animal unless you’re certain of its identity and how to … Read more

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How Long Until a Poison Ivy Rash Appears? Timeline, Symptoms and Treatment

Updated October 5, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
poison ivy in the wild

Note: We get commissions for purchases made through links in this article. This article is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. If you’re worried about a rash, talk to a … Read more

Categories Outdoor Basics 4 Comments

How to Tie Paracord Knots: Best Ones You Should Know

Updated September 23, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
different types of Paracord knots

Paracord is one of the most versatile tools you can carry on a camping or hiking trip, and knowing how to tie paracord knots is what turns a plain length of cord into something genuinely … Read more

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Types of Edible Snails: How to Survive in the Wild by Eating Them

Updated September 10, 2026 by Mark Foster
eating snails

When you head out for a few days of camping or backpacking, you carry only as much food as your pack can sensibly hold. Some of us prefer it that way. There is a quiet … Read more

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How to Make a Walking Stick: Step by Step Guide

Updated September 15, 2026 by Mark Foster
how to make a walking stick

Even seasoned hikers tend to overlook one of the simplest, most rewarding pieces of gear they could carry: a walking stick they made with their own two hands. There’s something a store-bought trekking pole can … Read more

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Homemade Insect Repellent: Safe DIY Recipes and What Really Works

Updated October 5, 2026 by Mark Foster
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Note: We get commissions for purchases made through links in this article. This guide is for general information and isn’t medical advice. Making a homemade insect repellent is a fun, budget-friendly way to keep bugs … Read more

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How to Purify Salt Water: 4 Field-Tested Methods That Actually Work

Updated September 22, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
drinking water at the beach

Roughly 70% of Earth’s surface is covered in water, and yet, if you were stranded on a beach right now, almost none of it could save you. The overwhelming majority of that water is saline … Read more

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How to Make a Water Filter: 4 DIY Methods for the Wild (2026)

Updated October 6, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
refilling water bottle from a stream

To make a DIY water filter, layer natural materials like gravel, sand, and charcoal inside a container such as a plastic bottle so the water passes through from coarsest to finest. This clears out sediment, … Read more

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Are Apollo Dirt Bikes Good?

Updated October 7, 2026 by Mark Foster
dirt bike in action

Apollo dirt bikes are a good choice for kids, beginners, and budget-minded riders who want an affordable, functional off-road bike for recreational trail and casual track use. They cost roughly a third to a half … Read more

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Best Portable Solar Chargers: The Power of the Sun, Anywhere

Updated October 9, 2026 by Mark Foster
Portable Solar Chargers

The best portable solar charger for most people is the BigBlue 3 28W, a lightweight, high-efficiency fold-out panel that reliably charges phones and power banks even in patchy sun. For the fastest USB-C charging go … Read more

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Hiking in Jeans: Can You Hike in Your Favorite Denims?

Updated October 9, 2026 by Daniel Carraway
hiking in jeans

Yes, you can technically hike in jeans, and for a short, dry walk in mild weather they’re fine. But denim is a poor choice for longer, wetter, or colder hikes because it’s made from cotton, … Read more

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Best Survival Lighter Guide: 4 Field-Tested Picks

March 6, 2026 by Mark Foster
Best Survival Lighter

Disclosure: We earn commissions for purchases made through links in this article. I’ve watched someone try to start a fire with wet matches in 40 mph wind on a mountain in Colorado. It didn’t go … Read more

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