Tarp 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.

If 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,

 When setup correctly, tarp shelters are like magic. With the right setup, you can stay dry in the rain,  block rain, create a shady area to eat lunch, or even

Camping 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

Today, “skill” means knowing how to take the perfect selfie or communicate through emojis.  I’m not going to completely dismiss these skills, but I believe we shouldn’t completely forget the

There 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

Knowing 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

Making 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

Now, I’m not about to rely on a bunch of foraged berries and weeds for my meals when backpacking.  Nor am I going to risk a bout of diarrhea to