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Five Tips to Survive in the Wilderness

A trek into the wilderness is a great way to unwind and get away from the pressures at work and the hustle and bustle of urban living.

Taking a trek in the wilderness, however, requires more than purchasing camping gear from your favorite sports shop, particularly in case of emergency. There are a number of important skills you will need to learn before going out into wild to ensure that you will not only enjoy your trip, but also that you will come back in one piece to relate your adventure!The five most important things you have to learn are:

  • How to Build a Shelter
  • How to Make a Fire
  • How to Find Water
  • How to Find Food
  • How to Signal for Help

Build a Shelter

You probably did not leave home without a solid camping tent, but in the event that it was blown away by h2 winds, or even torn to pieces by a bear, you may need to construct your own shelter. READ MORE »

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Where Can I Find a Solid Disaster Survival Kit?

January 15, 2011 Wilderness Survival

Last post I wrote about the importance of earthquake kits, otherwise known as disaster survival kits.  In particular, I focused on how to create your own kit.However, many people, including myself, would rather purchase a professionally designed kit.  So in this post, I’d like to go over with you one such kit you might want [...]

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Earthquake Kits – What You Need to Know

January 13, 2011 Emergency Preparedness

I live in Southern California, but I originally hail from New England.  So honestly, I had no idea what an earthquake really was.  Of course I intellectually knew what one was, but I had no conception of what it was like to actually experience one. Then one night, at about 3 AM, I felt my [...]

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Tips for a Wonderful and Safe Family Camping Experience

May 18, 2010 Camping Safety

Family camping is an experience that’s not only fun and educational but it can also serve as a means of strengthening the bonds of family members to each other. Camping, however, poses certain risks – most of it to the younger ones – but they are something you can immediately nullify with the tips below.

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Tips for Shopping for the Ideal Camping Cot

May 14, 2010 Outdoor Gear

The ideal camping cot depends on where and when you plan to camp as well as your personal needs. Size More specifically, consider the length and width of the camping cot. Will it be able to accommodate your height and size? It’s possible for two persons to use a single cot, but again you’ll need [...]

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