Hiking & Backpacking
Buying a Survival Backpack: Military & Tactical vs Hiking & Hunting Backpacks
A breakdown of the best survival backpacks. What to look for, what features to choose, and what style suits your situation. […]
Hiking & Backpacking
Camping
7 Common Wilderness Survival Mistakes
The most common survival mistakes and how to avoid them and be ready the next time you head out into the wild. […]
Hiking & Backpacking
Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry
With little more than a bit of paracord and a tarp, you can quickly set up an improvised shelter that will keep you warm and dry. […]
Hiking & Backpacking
Major U.S. Hiking Trails: A List of the Longest Hiking Trails in America
If you’re looking for an adventure, or simply looking to test yourself and your limits, these long-distance trails might be the exact thing you’ve been looking for. […]
Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking Safety Tips: Before you ever step foot on the trail…
Most Hikers get into trouble for one reason; they fail to adequately prepare themselves for their trip. When you are planning a hike, preparation is the key to staying safe.
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Hiking & Backpacking
Navigation: How to Read Topographic Maps
During an emergency situation, topographic maps can literally become your lifeline, showing you exactly where to find food, water, and your way out of trouble. […]
Hiking & Backpacking
Emergency Navigation Gear: Finding your way with GPS, Paper Maps, and Navigational Tools
In today’s world of GPS devices and internet mapping websites, navigation is something that most people take for granted. But when it comes to survival and emergency preparedness planning, the subject of navigation is definitely something that needs to be taken into consideration. […]