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Wilderness survival snake bite quiz

Lets say that your walking down a hiking trail, you do not see this big snake on the trail, step on it, and it bites you right on the leg. So what do you do? Post your comments in the … Continue reading

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Review of the Eco twistr crank flashlight

Handcrank flashlights are an excellent choice for hiking, camping and disaster preparedness. With these things you do not have to worry about the batteries going bad. Because you just “crank” them a few times and recharge the battery. In the … Continue reading

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Food bags for a camping trip

When getting ready for a hiking or camping trip, some people are not sure what they should bring. This video discusses some of the items I carry in my food bag. It was filmed a couple of years ago while … Continue reading

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Wilderness survival and huckleberries

First things first – if you do not know what it is, do not eat it. Its that simple, eating plants found in the wilderness is a gamble. Know what the plant is before you eat it, there is no … Continue reading

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Large Alice Pack

The large ALICE pack is one of the most popular packs on the market. These packs are big enough to carry several days worth of clothing, food and other gear. Add this to the fact that they are inexpensive, and … Continue reading

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Navigation with a GPS and Compass – Part 3

This video is the last of a three part series. The first two parts discussed the basics of navigation with a GPS and compass. This third and final video of the series takes us through a 6 – 8 mile … Continue reading

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Navigation with a compass and GPS – Part 2

Using a compass and GPS is not really that difficult, but its not that easy either. Before a hiker or camper takes their GPS and compass into the wilderness, they should spend some time getting familiar with both of them. … Continue reading

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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

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