Backpacking Tips What to do When You’re Hiking in a Thunderstorm 8 years ago Back in 2009 I was privileged enough to be a part of my Boy Scout troop’s first trip to Philmont… Three Poisonous Plants to Avoid When Camping in North America 8 years ago Depending on where you live, you may or may not have encountered a poisonous plant or two in the wild.… Bears and Food Storage Safety When Camping or Backpacking 8 years ago If you’re going to be spending time outdoors in bear country, there are a few things you can do to… How to Choose a Backpacking Sleeping Pad 8 years ago In this video by Sierra Trading Post, John gives a great review of the general different types of sleeping pads… Tips for Backpacking in the Rain 8 years ago Bring the Right, Rain-Proof Gear If there’s any chance of rain, you’ll want to be properly equipped and you’ll be… How to Treat a Foot Blister 9 years ago Outside of getting lost, there aren’t too many mundane things that can impact your hike as negatively as getting a… How to Bandage a Wound in the Wild 9 years ago Depending on where you’re hiking or camping, you may be miles from the nearest road, and even further from modern… Best Way to Remove a Tick 9 years ago If you’ve never had a tick, you’re lucky they absolutely suck, literally and figuratively. For those of us that have… Bushcraft Fishing – How to Make a Fishing Pole and Reel 9 years ago This video shows a great method bushcraft fishing using mostly natural materials from the wilderness. The materials you need are: Small… Bushcraft Tarp Shelter – How to Make a Tarp Shelther 9 years ago Bushcraft Tarp Shelter Configurations Using No Cordage While survival Lilly uses the Tatonka Tarp 2, you can use any inexpensive tarp you… Next» « Previous