Who said that you have to stay indoors in winter? There is no doubt that the weather can be a little bit challenging. Nevertheless, winter is a great chance to enjoy the wilderness in a way that only a few will understand. Understanding how to insulate a tent for winter camping is crucial if you want to spend some quality time in the outdoors regardless of the weather condition.
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The Lost Art Of Map Reading – Part 2
In part one, we discussed what is on, and just how a topographical map can really be useful (especially with EMP attacks and grid failures constantly threatening our extremely “advanced” world). In part two of The Lost Art of Map Reading, we will explore more into how the compass and map work together, and just what a survivor should do should they find themselves without a map or compass altogether.
Boots-Choice: A Bigger Deal Than You Thought
When it comes to hitting trails, climbing crags, walking at the local YMCA, or just simply being on your feet for any amount of time, your footwear of choice is immensely important. One of the chief mistakes a new hiker makes when hitting the trails is said hikers choice in footwear. Let’s look at how to pick the best boots for your outdoor adventure.
Pet First Aid And Care On The Trail
With warmer weather on the approach, many of us outdoors enthusiasts will be more than eager to get our rambunctious, cabin-fevered pooches out on the trail. There is nothing more appealing than having man’s best friend (be it dog or cat; that’s right, some of us do that!) out there as a trail mate. The following pet first aid requirements should be considered when exploring the great outdoors with your furry friend.
Vehicle Preparedness Essentials You Need To Cover
Vehicle preparedness is something we all have to consider. It doesn’t matter if you’re a prepper or an average Joe, accidents happen all the time. As you can imagine, vehicle preparedness is more than having a bug out bag or get home bag in the back of your truck. Today we will discuss the essentials of vehicle preparedness, something we should all do.
Critter Chaos and Dangerous Animals Encounters
With the coming approach of warm weather, there are several preparations to consider. If you enjoy spring and summer hikes or maybe part of your bug out plan is to roll deep into some backcountry, you’ll need to be prepared for the fury of some dangerous furry animals.
Waterproofing Gear for a Cold Spring (Or Any Season)
With springtime waiting just around the corner, preparation for wet weather is in check. It is also highly important to have the skillset of weatherproofing if SHTF anytime soon (and yet again, who are we kidding…). Learning a thing or two about waterproofing gear will surely come in handy.
8 Proven Sleeping Outdoors Tips for a Restful Night
For many of us, getting back to nature remains one of the few true escapes from modern chaos. But while the forest may soothe your mind, it can also test your body, especially when it comes to getting proper rest under the stars. If you’ve ever tossed and turned on uneven ground, shivered through a chilly night, or woken up drenched in condensation, these sleeping outdoors tips will change your experience completely.
Recovering From Hypothermia Using Various Beverages – The Dos And Don’ts
During this time of year, a lot of people are affected by hypothermia. Many of them have no idea what hypothermia really is or what its symptoms are. When people feel cold they power through as they think it’s normal and soon enough things get worse, especially if they drink the wrong beverages.
5 Tips for Successful Natural Navigation
Traveling through the wilderness requires for you to learn how to use all your senses. The more you learn to merge your senses, the more you will be able to enjoy the environment, but also make it safer when navigating through. The following natural navigation methods should be known by anyone who plans on spending a great deal of time in nature.
Top 5 Wilderness Shelters Using Natural Materials
The ability to build wilderness shelters is an important factor to your ability to live through a cold weather survival scenario. We should all respect Mother Natures since her angriest periods can defeat even the most experienced survivalists. If you learn how to build these five wilderness survival shelters using natural resources, you will have a fighting chance against Mother Nature’s fury.
5 Unconventional Uses For A Hammock
Having a hammock in your bug out bag will help you get the needed rest to recover from a stressful situation. However, it is more than a sleeping accessory and as you will discover in this article, hammocks are versatile and can be used in various situations.
8 Ways To Survive Natural Disasters
It seems that this year was one of the most awful ones for many fellow Americans due to some of the worst natural disasters ever recorded. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and many of the wildfires going strong even today showed us how helpless we are when facing Mother Nature’s fury. To help you survive natural disasters here are eight important things to consider.