By: Jason E Hodge | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education Fire making is a need-to-know skill if you are planning on spending any time in the wilderness. Fire is the second most important need when in a survival situation, shelter being the first, and once obtained it can be used for many things including: boiling water to make it drinkable, hardening wood for spears, arrows, digging tools, firing pottery, keeping you warm, and the list goes on. read more
By: Maya Guillaume | 2011-02-18 | Article Marketing Camping in the wild is probably the best way to have fun and is also the easiest way to camp, it's also less damaging to the environment. read more
By: Jason E Hodge | 2010-03-29 | Outdoors When choosing the pack you use to carry your other equipment, you may have more of an in depth choice than you initially thought. The decision is more than just: "what backpack should I buy?". Part of the decision is what kind of situation you want to be prepared to encounter. read more
By: Kris Holz | 2010-03-29 | camping Do you ever feel like taking a break from the fast pace of life and taking a fantastic "back to nature" camping trip? Do you have questions about how to go about planning such a trip? Here are some simple guidelines about getting away from "it all" and having an enjoyable time doing it. read more
By: Viola Bontrager | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education When we think "wilderness survival shelter we tend to think of a cave in the snow, or maybe a pile of logs set up for protection, or perhaps even a home in a cave. There are many ways that you can make a shelter in the wilderness, and it depends of course on what kind of wilderness area you happen to be stranded in... or plan to escape to when disaster hits. read more
By: Brian Williams | 2012-02-21 | camping The Leatherman Wave is a multitool with many uses for camping and hiking. It has pliers, knives, scissors, files, screwdrivers, bit drivers and more to help you survive in the woods. It can be used to cut small pieces of wood to make a fire, cut cord or rope for survival and the screwdrivers help you fix other equipment as needed. read more
By: Jenna Brooklyn | 2010-03-27 | Outdoors That depends on your understanding of the word 'expensive.' We are talking here about the health and well being of your teenage son or daughter. There is no price you can put on saving their life. So when you consider the costs involved in sending your kid to camp, bear in mind that you may well be rescuing their physical or mental health. read more
By: H Jeffrey Davis | 2010-04-02 | camping Many of us take to the great outdoors to escape the tediousness of our daily lives. It's a great place to get away from the stresses of our daily routines and can be quite therapeutic under the right circumstances. Under the wrong circumstances, however, the camping and hiking adventure can quickly become a nightmare. Here are a few pointers and suggestions that will keep your outdoor adventure enjoyable and worry-free. read more
By: Jason E Hodge | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education The ghillie suit is a piece of clothing that incorporates vegetation worn to help camouflage or conceal a person in the wilderness. The original ghillie suit was developed in the highlands of Scotland by game trackers, and has since made its way into the world of military and hunting tactics. read more
By: Jason E Hodge | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education On the day that I went out into the woods to create a shelter I had a simple plan. I would create a lean-to style shelter with a raised bed and an area for a fire. Simple enough. read more
By: Stewart Ames | 2011-08-17 | Home & Family Emergencies happen, whether people want to think about them or not. It could happen as an emergency around the house while a child is playing. A person could be cooking, and suddenly, an emergency happens. Emergencies happen to people resting in their homes, due to acts of nature. read more
By: Greg O Rouse | 2010-12-31 | Travel & Leisure Going for adventure trips have become quite common these days. There are so many such places in the world where you can not only spend a great holiday but can do lots of activities like hunting, fishing, camping and much more. read more
By: Jenna Brooklyn | 2010-03-27 | Outdoors Wilderness camps are a proven vehicle for helping troubled teens. The quality of their program combined with the fabulous natural environment has been known to help many young people turn their life around. Now that being the case, you still have to find the right camp for your child. read more
By: Trev Johnson | 2011-08-18 | Outdoors After you find yourself inside a wilderness survival situation use these methods to provide yourself the perfect probability of survival. read more