Outdoor Living

PROPER STORAGE OF SLEEPING BAGS

A common mistake that campers often make is storing their sleeping bags improperly between camping trips. Most sleeping bags come with a stuff sack, ...

SLEEPING PADS IN WINTER

When winter camping, it's important to use proper sleeping pads. Without sleeping pads insulating you from the frozen ground, the finest sleeping ...

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

A good reference for wilderness survival is "How to Stay Alive in the Woods" by Bradford Angier. The book covers topics ranging from where to get ...

SOME GOOD ITEMS FOR A FIRST AID KIT

A few items that are good for supplementing a first aid kit include a reflective blanket and a flexible bandage. These items are lightweight, ...

A WATERPROOF MATCH CASE

When stocking up for your next wilderness excursion, don't waste your money on a waterproof match case. Most of the ones sold in camping stores cost ...

HOW TO MAKE WATERPROOF FIRE STARTERS

A simple and inexpensive way to make waterproof fire starters uses only newspaper, twine, paraffin wax, and a stove. First, roll several pages of ...

INEXPENSIVE COOKWARE FOR CAMPING

An empty coffee can is an inexpensive alternative to the aluminum or stainless steel pot for a camp cook set. An empty coffee pot can be used for ...