Know what emergency equipment to carry when hiking or backpacking. The 10 essentials help when conditions are ...
Navigation: Contouring, The Decision to go Over or Around
Contouring is better covered in detail after you have learned to navigate to a reasonable standard.
Hiking Preparedness: Back-Up Strategies For Bushwalkers
A hiker must be prepared for something failing, or going wrong. This can be called a back-up strategy or emergency ...
Embarking on a Wild Backpacking Journey in Northern Colorado
A brief review of three wilderness areas in Northern Colorado. These areas provide breathtaking mountain vistas ...
Embark on a Journey Down the South Kaibab Trail at Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Hiking to the Colorado River at the bottom of Grand Canyon National Park can be achieved from the South Rim using ...
Embracing the Outdoors: Staying Safe While Hiking During Hunting Season
Hunting season poses risks for hikers who want to enjoy the outdoors, but don't want to interfere with hunters ...
How to Start a Fire: An Essential Survival Skill to Master
Creating a fire is a timeless and vital skill for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Here is how it is done.
How to Stay Warm in A Sleeping Bag
Ideas for staying warm through a cold night, including using a sleeping pad, hot water bottles, and more.
Desert Hiking: Your Complete Guide to Backpacking in Desert and Dryland Environments
Hiking in places like the Grand Canyon and Sonoran Desert can be beautiful, but surviving in and (even) enjoying ...
Your Guide to Personal Disaster Preparedness for RV Travelers
Whether the disaster involves losing prescription drugs, a hurricane, or identity theft, contingency planning ...
RV Safety 101: Preparing for and Responding to Accidents on the Open Road
RV accidents can happen to even the safest driver. Here are some pointers for all RVers on what to do before and ...
Why We Need Survival Shelters and the Different Options
Finding refuge in a survival situation can make the difference between life and death, the first 24 hours being a ...
Harnessing Combat Survival Training for Environmental Conservation
Many see combat survival training as only being of use to military personnel, but could there be a substantial ...
Embarking on a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike: Tips for Dealing with Heat, Water Shortages, and Mileage
Backpackers starting a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike face environmental challenges including several hundred miles ...
Your First Backpacking Trip: An Adventure Awaits!
Planning your first backpacking trip is exciting, but it can be difficult too. This guide will help you prepare ...
The Backpacker’s Ultimate Guide: Ingenious Uses for Sleeping Pads
Sleeping pads have many uses beyond providing comfort.
Understanding the Essence of a Backpacking Sleeping Pad
A sleeping pad is an important piece of gear for either the overnight trip or an extended expedition.
Selecting the Perfect Hiking Boot: A Guide to Prioritize Comfort Over Convention
An opinionated view of fitting hiking boots properly for the person and not the occasion, featuring the three main ...
Get Ready for Camping Outdoors: Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Spot
Camping season is upon us. Start by finding the perfect camping site: research, locate, and go!
Essential Attire for Your Hiking Trips: Expert Guidance on Clothing and Outdoor Accessories for a Memorable Hiking Vacation
Planning on hiking? Here's a must have clothing tips you need to review before heading out.