Camping is an opportunity to become one with nature. It’s just you and the environment, just as it once was so many years ago. While you are planning that weekend getaway (and no, glamping does not count), you are probably storing away must-haves for your camping trip. While packing away the bug spray, sleeping bags, … Read more
It doesn’t matter who you hang with or where you live. At some point, someone is going to ask you to go camping. In most of these instances, there are going to be people there that are pros and others that have no clue as to what they are supposed to be doing. This list … Read more
Did you know that the type of bear that is most likely to attack humans is a polar bear? That’s good news for mountain hikers who fear going into the woods where only black bears reside. While brown bears (also known as Grizzly Bears) are another species of bear that will attack and show aggression … Read more
A few days ago we shared some information about chestnuts and why they’re a great survival food to know about. But of course, knowing how to identify all kinds of plants and trees is a vital skill for wilderness exploration and survival. I have to admit that I’m not incredibly strong at identifying plants and … Read more
When it comes to survival and doing it right, one of the most important skills you can have is knowing how to find and choose the best site for your camp. Simply having a nice flat area is not good enough. You need to think about a range of factors first. One of the most … Read more
Well, this is just one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time. The vastly experienced bushcraft YouTubers, Far North Bushcraft and Survival, show us how to pop popcorn right over an open flame, and it is pretty awesome. I actually really love popcorn as a survival food, it’s not too heavy, keeps … Read more
Coffee has always been one of the staples of the cowboy diet, as well as trappers, hunters, and mountain men of yesteryear. You’ve probably seen the scene many times, in old Western movies or novels, of cowboys sitting around the campfire in the early light of the morning, brewing their coffee in tin pots right … Read more
If you find yourself getting tired of energy bars and protein shakes every time you’re out on the trail, it’s time to liven up your camp cooking. The right tools keep the fun in preparing the fuel that keeps you going. No matter your culinary skills or preferences, these essentials deserve a spot in your … Read more
Every avid hiker or outdoorsman knows the value of a quality pair of hiking boots. A bad pair can ruin a camping trip or even cause an injury, so you need to be sure you get the right boots for your needs. First, consider how they’ll be used. The most common hiking injuries are … Read more
Hammocks aren’t just for relaxing on the beach or in the backyard. Hammocks can be a useful piece of gear for camping or survival. But they aren’t without their shortcomings, here is a short list of some of the benefits and drawbacks of hammocks for camping and survival. Benefits You don’t need to … Read more
As I’ve said before, if all you know about fire is the tee-pee camp fire, then you don’t know enough about fire to survive in anything be the most ideal scenario. The more versatile your fire building skills are, the better chance of survival you have in a variety of scenarios. The amount of, and … Read more
When you are out in the woods or wilderness, you definitely won’t be alone. One of the most essential skills you can have is figuring out who you are sharing the area with. For the sake of tracking game, finding water, or keeping yourself safe from predators, identifying animal tracks can be life-saving. If you … Read more
Learning to navigate in the wild, without the aid of signs, landmarks, and roadways, is a challenge that many survivalists have to overcome before they feel comfortable heading out to practice their survival skills. It’s important to understand how to use some basic tools when it comes to outdoor navigation. Even if you have a … Read more
I wanted to highlight a couple of videos I stumbled upon today. This one demonstrates the use of a large flat rock as a cooking surface. In this video I wanted to highlight how he managed to use the log as a stand for his cooking surface and a heat source. I have seen pre … Read more