Monthly Archives: July 2008
How to clean a water filter
After the hiking or camping trip is over, its then time to clean the gear. One item that is often over looked is the water filter. If the water is left in the filter too long, bacteria will start growing … Continue reading
Wilderness Survival and Stagnated Water
This video gives examples and a description on stagnated water. Its important to be able to tell the difference between stagnated water and water that is safe to drink. This video was filmed on a 6+ mile hiking trip trip … Continue reading
Description of a salt water marsh
A salt water marsh can be an excellent place to find wildlife. Whether its fishing, hiking, camping, boat riding or nature photography – these marshes can be a good place to get away from it all. Also, a salt water … Continue reading
Wilderness Survival and the Yaupon Holly
Some wild animals and birds eat the Yaupon Holly, but the berries cause vomiting in humans. The latin name is Ilex vomitoria. Anything that has “vomit” in the name should be avoided. From the information that has been found on … Continue reading
One man tents for lightweight camping
Around 1993 or 1994 the time had come to get rid of the 3 and 4 man tents. When a man is young he pays little attention to weight, because he is “tough” and can carry that load. When a … Continue reading
Review of the Coleman Exponent Tasman X32 Mummy Sleeping Bag
In March of 2008 two of my 2 children, aged 11 and 13 each received a coleman tasman X32 mummy sleeping bag as a gift. The sleeping bag was suppose to help prepare them for an upcoming cool weather camping … Continue reading