Tag: shelter
Priority gear for new campers
We speak to lots of people that want to get out and camp, many of them just don’t know what they need or what to…
Wonderful examples of the traditional Icelandic turf houses
There are about a gazillion reasons why Iceland should be on everyone’s bucket list. The fairytale-like turf houses are a reason more. One of the girls…
Camping tips for each season
Summer is the most popular season for camping. Not only is the weather lovely, but children are out of school and it is vacation season.…
Top survival uses for paracord
If you’ve read through any recommended checklists of survival items so far, one item that you will see on virtually every list is paracord, which…
Tarp or Tent: Which is best for your Bug Out Bag
A bug out bag is your bag for emergency situations. It’s the bag you grab when you’ve got to be out the door and generally…
Stay safe in the jungle with these handy tips
Everyone who spends time in the great outdoors needs to learn how to survive in the wilderness. Before you go climbing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing…
The Long Hike: Lewis and Clark’s Great Adventure of Discovery
As far as adventures go, the story of Lewis and Clark really does take the cake. Their tale of discovery has become one for the…
Dogs And The Outdoors: Tips for taking your dog camping and backpacking
I have a beagle, Tick. She’s seven years old and she loves to run through the woods just as much now as she did when…
The Mountain Men skills that we still use today
If you’ve done any research at all into the lives of mountain men, then you know full well that they lived a very dangerous, difficult,…
Alone in the wilderness: the amazing story of Richard Proenneke
Only a few places in the US are more isolated and more beautiful than the Twin Lakes region of Alaska. Maybe that’s why Richard Proenneke,…