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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3 Survival Skills Passed Down From the Prehistoric Era
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsToday, “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
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5 Ways to Lay a Fire that Every Backpacker Should Know
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsYou are in the woods by yourself and want to make a small but warm fire. Or maybe you are with a large group and need to make a huge,
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How to Make a Fire in the Rain
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsWhen it rains, you are best off waiting in your dry shelter instead of making a fire. However, there are plenty of situations where you’d want to make a fire
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How to Make a Fire in the Woods
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsMaking a fire (aka caveman television) is by far one of the most fun parts of camping. There is even scientific evidence showing that we love campfires because fire sparked
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5 Wild Edible Plants Every Backpacker Should Know
Posted in: Outdoor SkillsNow, 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
