Category: Kit & Equipment

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Don’t Leave Home Without One Of These Paracords In Various Shapes, Sizes, And Toughness

Those in the military have long known about the incredible utility of parachute cords or paracords. While they were initially just used in parachute suspension…

The App That Can Save Your Life From Deadly Snakes and Spiders

Among the thousands of apps distributed by app stores, a most welcome app is soon to be released.   Nic and Murray Scarce of Queensland and…

They Have Started Building 62 Miles of Bicycle Super Highway

“Green” is the word on everyone’s lips these days, from everyday citizens to top ranking government officials. Politicians who don’t espouse environmentally friendly policies run…

Destination Series: Camping in Alaska

Camping in Alaska. Looking for a great place to camp that has a lot of history? Well, Alaska is not short of campgrounds that have…

How To Start A Fire With Fire Steel

Have you ever experienced the disappointment of your matchbox and lighter? Have you ever imagined what can happen if your backpack gets soaked in the…

The Parang Blade – The Perfect Survival Tool

Hailing from Southeast Asia, and Malaysia in particular, Parang is a traditional tool of the local peoples; it is most simply described as a large…

Survival Fishing Kit – What Works?

Human survival, in a nutshell, works according to a ‘Rule of 3’ – you can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, and…

Make Your Own Pocket Survival Kit – It’s Cheaper & Better

Whenever you venture into the wilderness, you are always taking a certain amount of risk. Something could go wrong, and it is important to have…

16 Things You Really Need to Do to Create a Perfect Bug Out Camp

Bugging out is a complex operation. It takes much more than just throwing a bug out bag together, hopping in the car and taking off…

My Tips On How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag

Overwhelmed. That is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the first stages of buying my overnight backpacking gear. Specifically, sleeping…