How to Treat Hypothermia in the Wilderness (Plus “Burrito Wrap” Infographic)
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsI’ve only had hypothermia once in my life. I was nine years old and swimming in a KOA camp pool alone. The sun set and, as it does in the
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How to Tie Out a Tarp (Step-by-Step with Pictures)
Posted in: Camping & Backpacking Gear, Outdoor SkillsTarp shelters can do a great job of protecting you from the elements so you have a nice night’s sleep – but only if you tie the tarp out correctly.
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8 Most Important Tarp Knots to Know (with Diagrams)
Posted in: Camping & Backpacking Gear, Outdoor SkillsIf you don’t know the right knots for tying out a tarp, your tarp walls and roof will end up sagging. Or the tarp might even collapse on you. Luckily,
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Best First Aid Kits for Camping
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsCamping often means you are hours away from the nearest hospital. You are also more likely to get sprains, knife or ax wounds, burns, and hypothermia when outdoors. Even a
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6 Ways to Lay a Fire that Every Camper Should Know
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsThere are numerous ways to arrange your kindling and fuel wood to get a fire going. These are called “fire lays.” Depending on the circumstances, some ways of laying a
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How to Make a Fire in the Rain
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsKnowing how to make a fire in the rain is one of my favorite skills. It makes camping in the rain a heck of a lot more fun. Plus, I
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How to Make a Fire in the Woods
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsMaking a campfire (or what I like to call caveman television) is by far one of the most fun parts of camping. It’s also a really important survival skill to know
