10 Survival Breads You Can Make From Scratch

10 survival breads you can make from scratch

In the realm of survival skills, few things are as essential as the ability to provide yourself with a reliable source of nourishment. Among the various food preparations that have stood the test of time, survival breads hold a unique place.

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5 Things You Should Never Do When Camping Alone

5 things you should never do when camping alone

The allure of camping alone beckons adventurers seeking solitude, self-discovery, and an intimate connection with nature. The notion of venturing into the great outdoors alone evokes a sense of liberation, but it comes with its fair share of challenges and risks.

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Hammock Hacks For The Outdoors People

hammock hacks for the outdoors people

Sleep is often overlooked as a crucial element in survival situations, despite its profound psychological and physical benefits for recovering from stress. Even during a recreational camping trip, a restless night can spoil the enjoyment of the following day’s outdoor activities.

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Must-Have Skills For The Outdoors

must have skills for the outdoors

The best outdoor equipment in the world is useless if you don’t know how to use it. Knowledge of key outdoor skills and when to use them always trumps the best gear.

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Selecting A Proper Wilderness Campsite

selecting a proper wilderness campsite

Anyone who has ever slept under the stars will be familiar with the standard advice for selecting a wilderness campsite. When looking for a place to pitch a tent at the end of a long day in the outdoors, the recommendation is to look for a flat, stone-free area with dry ground.

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How To Protect Your Camp From Invasive Trespassers

how to protect your camp from invasive trespassers

Whether you’re camping with your family or find yourself in a survival scenario, your camp should be a location where you can find protection and security while also recharging your mind and body to face any obstacles that may arise.

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What To Do When You’re Lost

what to do when you’re lost

There are two main approaches to dealing with being lost: Don’t get lost in the first place, and make sure you’ve told someone exactly where you’re going and when to expect you back just in case you do get lost.

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7 Tips For Mushroom Foraging

7 tips for mushroom foraging

I’ll never forget the moment when all of the stars aligned: good weather, a dead apple tree, a south-facing slope, the day before Mother’s Day—and there it was. Peeking up through the dead leaves below me was the first morel mushroom I’d found on purpose, and I beamed with pride. Since that significant day, I’ve become a hopeless, morel-mushroom-hunting addict.

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Suggestions For Avoiding Ticks During Your Next Outdoors Trip

suggestions for avoiding ticks during your next outdoorsttrip

I love spending time outside and interacting with the environment around me. However, nothing bothers me more than ticks, and ever since I can remember, I’ve hated these little buggers. While you can’t totally avoid interacting with ticks, you can do certain things to prevent being bitten.

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Busting The Myth Of Sucking The Venom Out Of A Snakebite

busting the myth of sucking the venom out of a snakebite

A lot of movies, TV shows, and survival stories have shown people that sucking the venom out of a snakebite is the best thing you can do if you get bitten by a snake. The majority of people have perpetuated this survival myth, and they have it deeply embedded in their minds. I believe it’s time to address this myth and tell things the way they are.

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Consider This When Picking Survival Bags Or Backpacks

consider this when buying bug out bags or backpacks

Any serious prepper will have a bunch of survival bags set up in various locations for a number of potential disasters. Everyone talks about what these bags should include, but almost no one talks about the bag itself. Today, that situation changes, and we’ll look at how we can choose a bag that should last more than the resources it holds.

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Avoiding And Dealing With The Misery Of Poison Oak

avoiding and dealing with the misery of poison oak

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 10 to 50 million Americans develop allergic rashes to poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac every year. These plants grow almost everywhere in the United States, except Alaska, Hawaii, and some desert regions of Nevada.

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Preventing And Treating Walking-Related Injuries

a woman has sprained her ankle while hiking, her friend uses the

Stepping over rocks while on a remote trail is a good way to lose your balance and twist your ankle. Not so much a problem if you are near home, it becomes a major problem if you are miles from a trail.

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