In the wild, you need a proper survival knife to avoid potential disaster. Sometimes the family budget does not allow for an expensive survivalist knife. That is why we created this list to help you find the best budget survival knife available. Criteria for a Quality Survival Knife An informed selection of a survival knife …
I used to get nervous when I went hiking or camping in the woods because of ticks. Multiple species of ticks can be found all over the world and many of these bugs carry dangerous diseases ranging from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to Lyme Disease. Fortunately, I learned how to remove ticks quickly and safely …
If ever you are confronted with North America’s greatest cat, Puma concolor, thank your lucky stars. Very few of us are fortunate enough to see this consummate predator – a carnivore who can jump more than 10 feet up a cliff or 30 feet across a stream, who can sprint more than 40 mph to …
The best survival knife for your outdoor adventures and everyday use must meet specific criteria to even be considered. Over the years I have been in situations where my knife has let me down in one way or another. The fact is that when out in the wilderness you want to be able to rely …
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Humans emit the same amount of energy as a 100-watt light bulb, radiating body heat in the same way that bulbs convert energy to heat. That body heat works as a natural insulator and if we were to lay inside a small enclosed plastic bubble, it would be enough to keep us warm – even …
If you enjoy the great outdoors and going on woodland hikes like I do, it’s likely you have discovered a tick or two clinging to your skin from time to time. These tiny bloodsuckers also attack pets, and they can be dangerous to their health—and ours. To protect ourselves, we need to know exactly how …
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If you want to hunt, camp, or hike in parts of Alaska and Canada then it’s important you familiarize yourself with moose. Moose are beautiful animals and seeing one in the wild is a unique experience, but they can be dangerous. Standing on average over six feet tall, weighing up to 1,800 pounds (816 Kg), …
Being outside is natural, and it’s important to connect with nature for our mental, physical, and spiritual health. While solo hiking can be relaxing, and it’s important to take proper precautions if you’re spending time alone outdoors. If you live in an area rife with wildlife, you know how scary it can be to consider …
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Learning to navigate using a compass is much more than knowing how to take a bearing or set up declination. Before getting started with the whole process of navigation, you need to get acquainted with the anatomy of a compass and learn all of the nooks and crannies of this useful tool. True North vs …
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