Tag: equipment

Dry Bag supplies checklist for Kayaking

Kayaking is not simply getting into your kayak and leaving. There is more to it than simple paddling. You will require a number of important items…

8 Pieces of hiking equipment to leave at home

Packing up for a big hiking trip can be a bit overwhelming. Once you are out on the trail, there is not going to be…

3 Ways to get gear on a budget

Great adventures require great gear. Whether you are climbing a mountain, kayaking a river, or hiking a mountain pass, you’re going to need the right…

How to properly sharpen a knife

Not only is keeping a sharp edge on your knife’s blade important for the overall function of the knife, but it’s also important for your…

The essential survival kit for every fisherman

Imagine being stranded in the wilderness, without any form of communication or food. Food and water are essential to maintaining human life, and survival is…

10 Essential items you’ll need in the Arctic

Explored for the first time more than a thousand years ago, it was only conquered and charted at the beginning of the 20th century. The…

How to fish without fishing equipment

Finding food has to be a top priority in any survival situation. Even though you can live for three weeks without it, your body will…

Essentials for first time campers

Camping is an exhilarating way to disconnect from your daily life, letting you unplug and reset your mind. But the idea of camping can be…

History of climbing crampons

Crampons are a robust frame, often made of metal, with sharp spikes set at specific points such as at the toe. These are attached to…

Keep your fishing hooks sharp

Until quite recently, new fishing hooks were not very sharp. With new technologies, the new points are so sharp as to be almost like needles. These…