Mountain lion or cougar country can be a pleasure to explore if you prepare well. There will always be a possible encounter with a cougar. This animal is a native species of this part of the country. That is why planning is necessary. It is the only way you can stay safe while hiking in …
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How to Pack a Go Bag and What Goes in It Preparing for an emergency is important. Packing a go bag can give you some peace of mind, knowing that you are ready in case of an evacuation or a calamity. This kit can help you survive a crisis until help arrives. Packing Your Go …
Hiking needs a significant amount of energy. This activity may not involve running or lifting but it will consume the energy you have right away. You won’t feel hungry when you hike. This is because oxygenated blood flows more into your muscles than into your stomach. That is why you need to carry some snacks …
Survival foods are not the most important thing in most emergency situations in the wilderness. You survive weeks without eating if you have to, so it is usually more important to find shelter, water, and stay dry and uninjured. On the other hand, just knowing you can find food out there, and having something in …
Maybe you don’t need to learn about survival clothing. Maybe you always hike with a spare jacket. Perhaps you never go out into the wilderness overnight, but just for day hikes. Or you bring lots of warm clothing when you do go backpacking. Nonetheless, hundreds of people die or come close to dying every year …
Survival Tips For Backpackers Why survival tips for backpackers? Certainly backpacking may never become a matter of wilderness survival for you, especially if you are careful in your planning. Still, getting lost or twisting an ankle far from any road is always a possibility. In any case, learning a few new things from time to …
Winter hiking can be a tranquil even surreal experience when done properly. The peace of walking through cold and wintry scenes captured in the outdoors is considered by many to be a great way to spend a day. Additional precautions are needed when hiking in the winter, however, as winter weather can create a number …
Having made my share of mistakes in the wilderness over the years, I have compiled a list of gotcha’s that can be applied to any outdoor adventure. I urge you to print this out and store with your outdoor gear. Hiking can be a most rewarding distraction from the daily grind, but safety should NEVER …
Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race, get out in nature and leave the stress of the world behind. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a hiking journal. Hiking Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent …
Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack – even if I have no intention of hiking. Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision. My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch and even when I drive out of town. I’ve …