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50 essential (Wilderness) backpacking tips
When you’re out in the wilderness that many of us love to be in there are a few things that are best not forgotten, here…
5 places swimmers must avoid at all costs
Swimming in clear blue waters and sunbathing on beaches has become synonymous with holidays however not all the beaches in the world meet the safety standards…
Prevention and cure for bee and wasp stings
One thing that has become synonymous with the bees is that it hurts when they sting you. The first prevention against a bee’s sting would,…
Burning the right wood in your campfire – it makes all the difference
So which woods are good for burning, and which aren’t? We often have a range of wood that we can burn and because we don’t…
Basic First Aid: Something we all really should know
Basic First Aid A great first aid article from the British site Bushcraft UK Bushcraft is generally a low risk activity and most people enjoy…
Tools used by the pioneers to tame the wilderness
Setting out for the borderland in the 19th century was very different than moving today. You were not moving to a home that’s infrastructure was…
Burdock: The plant can be consumed both as food and as herbal medicine
While having a peaceful walk through serene woodlands, you may have come across sticky burrs clinging to your trousers after passing through some tall leafy…
Historic failed attempts to conquer Everest
Since the world highest summit of Mount Everest was first conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, a number of enthusiasts have…
The most poisonous snakes in the US
Just about anywhere you live within the US, there is at least a toxic snake residing in your area. If you ever get bitten by…