Category: Well Being

Great reasons for that morning run

Ian Carroll

This morning it was still chilly in the shade as I laced up my shoes for my morning run. The birds were wide awake already.…

Tips on how to survive the jungle maze

Are you sitting comfortably in your chair right now and thinking that jungle survival is the last thing in the world that you want to…

How to survive in the bush if you get lost

Just recently, two young girls got lost and survived 19 hours in bushland in central-west New South Wales, Australia.  They were praised for their survival…

Emergency Pantry for when that disaster strikes

Natural disasters are a fact of life that many of us have to live with. Floods, tornadoes, fire, earthquakes, and blizzards are commonplace in many…

Why being active is great for your health

Spending the day in the comfort of your couch, while binge-watching your favorite tv show isn’t always a bad idea. Not until it becomes a…

Fishing for survival in an emergency

In the case of a survival situation arising, your backpack traveling equipment should include an emergency fishing kit. Fish can easily be the food which…

Fastpacking – The merging of trail running and backpacking

Over the past few years, there has been a change within the trail running community to take it into the wilderness for more than just a day…

Don’t be afraid of insects – They’re life savers

When we talk about bugs, usually people make funny faces that tell you indirectly that insects are the most disgusting thing in the world. You…

Living near water can benefit your health

Who hasn’t dreamed of waking up every morning to the sound of the ocean waves or the splashing of river water? Most of us wish…

Seasonal allergies – Top tips for suffering outdoor enthusiasts

Are you a big fan of the great outdoors, yet you don’t feel so good out there during allergy season? Do you get excited when…