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Camping in the great outdoors is a fun way to enjoy nature, and part of this enjoyment is often the wildlife we encounter. However, having a curious bear lumbering through the campsite can cause some unwanted issues, so it is a camper’s responsibility to store items out of reach. Following is a list of recommended … Read moreWhat Should You Put in your Bear Bag?
If your winter is cold and snowy, then it could be one of the best times to go hiking. The trails will be less crowded and you can get some breathtaking scenes you wouldn’t ordinarily see. But you might be hesitant to do so and for good reason. Harsh winters make for dangerous hiking and … Read more3 Winter Hiking Safety Tips
One of the best times of the year to take in the scenery and beauty of nature is during the winter. There is nothing more relaxing than taking a stroll through the wilderness with the snow glimmering on the trees and the quiet of the sleeping forest surrounding you. The best part is that the … Read moreHow to Keep Your Hands Warm on a Winter Hike
Lightning Safety for Hikers When you are planning a hike, it is important to be prepared for the worst. While lightning strikes less than 50 people a year in the US, if you are outside your chance of being struck increases exponentially. Ideally, you should try to avoid thunderstorms before you leave for your hike. … Read moreHiking Lightning Safety
What Is Pemmican? The word pemmican is derived from the word pimî, meaning “fat or grease.” Pemmican itself is a concentrated combination of meat and fat that was created by Native Americans as a nutritious food that was used to boost energy. Traditional pemmican was made by cutting meat (typically whatever was available) into thin … Read morePemmican: The Native American Super Survival Food
There’s nothing quite like hiking. There’s also nothing quite like the pain of a foot full of blisters. Recovery time for particularly nasty blisters can impede your progress for a good day or two. Not to mention that it can sour a fun experience. No one likes having to deal with blisters, especially when they’re … Read moreHow to Prevent Blisters when Hiking
Importance of Water Water is essential for maintaining a healthy body and, ultimately, our survival. Without water, your body will stop functioning properly. Water helps to regulate our body temperature and keep your tissues moist, which protects our joints. This moisture helps protect the tissue of the body, helps move minerals to other parts of … Read moreWater Filtration vs Water Purification
What Is Yeast? Yeasts are a member of the fungus kingdom and are unicellular organisms. Yeasts are most commonly known for their uses in baking and making alcohol. Most yeasts are asexual by nature, meaning that they reproduce by mitosis, or by dividing into two completely separate sets of chromosomes that are completely independent with … Read moreHow to Make Bread without Yeast
Here’s an exceptional video from the YouTube channel Primitive Technology. His videos are top notch and his survival skills are out of this world. His list of structures and tools he’s built with nothing more than what’s found in the woods is growing and those of us interested in survival wait for his videos anxiously. He also runs a blog here.
In an emergency situation it is critically important to have enough food to survive. Options in the wild are limited and the safety of eating something caught wildly is questionable so it is always best to come prepared. Protein is very important to consume to keep you alive and jerky is one of the easiest … Read moreHow to Make Beef Jerky in the Oven