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Compact emergency kits are one of the most overlooked pieces of outdoor gear people carry—or forget to carry—until something goes sideways. Most outdoor problems don’t start as disasters. Instead, they start as small inconveniences that snowball when basic supplies aren’t close at hand. A twisted ankle, sudden weather shift, or an unexpected delay can turn...
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Winter road status determines whether you can legally reach a trailhead or get back to your vehicle. On public land, winter road status can change within hours. In a...
Read the articleShort, practical advice for staying out of trouble outdoors. Road and access checks, kit reminders, and the habits that keep a bad day from getting worse.
Compact emergency kits are one of the most overlooked pieces of outdoor gear people carry—or forget to carry—until something goes sideways. Most outdoor problems don’t start as disasters. Instead, they start as small inconveniences that snowball when basic supplies aren’t close at hand. A twisted ankle, sudden weather shift, or an unexpected delay can turn…
Leupold is offering hunters the chance to see what it’s like on the other side of the glass. Ever watched those hunting shows on TV or streaming and wondered what it took to create a narrative out of the star’s hunt? The answer is both “quite a lot” and “not much, really.” That’s because hunting…
Addicted to “Missing 411”? This story holds the keys to many of those mysteries. People go missing in the backwoods all the time. David Paulides’ riveting book and documentary series have described some of the most bizarre and difficult to explain. Thing is, there’s always an explanation, even if that explanation doesn’t follow common sense…
Every outdoorsman has a story about rounding a corner in the woods and finding a Surprise Bear. Most of these stories end with “and then the bear wandered away snorting like I’d told it a stupid joke.” It’s a common tale because black bears are fairly common, and because most of them can be deterred…
It’s that time of year: Short, sultry nights full of buzzing cicadas, chirping crickets and the barely audible calls of the bats that see all of the above as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Although you probably think of bats as being more active later in the year–say, just in time for Halloween–late summer and early autumn…
Some outdoorsmen actively seek out danger. Others just seem to attract it. These are their stories… YouTube is glutted with hunting, hiking, extreme rock climbing, and mountain biking videos, most of which are really only there to give you a few seconds’ thrill before the next video starts auto-rolling–but not these four. These brief-but-thrilling vids…
Building a campfire is an essential skill for an outdoors lifestyle. Whether you’re in the middle of the woods or making smores with the family, building a proper campfire can be a daunting task. With some wood and a little bit of knowledge, it’s not really that hard and can be a big help for…
While going on an adventure, you may see a luscious bush with fruit on it. Although they look good to eat, some of them might be poisonous. First of all; it’s probably not a great idea to eat something you aren’t familiar with. One of the goals of a plant is to disperse their seeds….
Dealing with a difficult situation is already daunting. Pair it up with lack of energy and it’s not a situation you’d ever want to be in. The key to surviving out in the open is to have energy to take on whatever comes your way. That’s why selecting the right food for your survival kit…
Your trip to the wilderness might hold great attraction for you but there are dangers lurking around the dark corners. Most of these dangers are not evident and as much as you’re prepared to handle unforeseen events, you can never be too cautious. And that’s where survival bracelets come in handy. Judging by its look,…
A natural disaster can cause devastation and leave destruction in its wake. The more reason for you to be vigilant and prepare for any such emergency. There are several kinds of natural disasters and there are different ways to survive a natural disaster. Here, we’re going to discuss some general survival tips that’ll help you…
According to the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), more than 12,000 earthquakes take place around the world, every year. Most of these earthquakes are minor with a magnitude of less than 2 on the Richter scale. However, major earthquakes measured as more than 7 on the scale take place once a month. A great earthquake,…
