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How to Survive an Animal Attack: 30+ Tips

17Jan

By Adi LNo Comments

Outdoors, Safety, Survival

How to Survive an Animal Attack: 30+ Tips

Learning how to survive an animal attack is important, in spite of all the preventive measures you took to keep animals out of your campsite. Let’s say an animal still manages to wander into your path or onto your trail. You don't need to panic; they will likely run away at the first sight of you. But in the rare event that a bear, mountain lion, wolf, hornet, snake, bee, or other animal approaches you, here's how to survive an animal attack Note: These are safe methods for the most common types of animals you will see. Please refer to your local park's website to find specific animals you might encounter and how to prepare yourselves against them. For bears, mountain lions, and wolves: If it doesn’t see you, stay quiet and calm, and don’t make any sudden movements.DO NOT ...

How To Make S’mores at Home: The Ultimate Guide

22Oct

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Food, Other Skills, Outdoors

How To Make S’mores at Home: The Ultimate Guide

S'mores are the most popular camp dessert by far. S'mores are a unique delicacy, as it includes the campfire favorite, toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars. If you want to eat a small, sweet snack while cuddling around a warm campfire on a cold night, or learn how to make s'mores at home, you came to the right spot. This guide will give you instructions on how to make s'mores at home expertly, which materials to use, and how to go about perfecting it. How to Make S'mores at Home Ingredients ~Marshmallows (Popularly, "Jet-Puffed") ~Chocolate Bars/Squares (Popularly, "Hershey's") ~Graham Crackers (Popularly, "Honeymaid") And, of course, you will need, a fire, or an oven, both leading to separate methods. We will go over both of these in this ...

How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

17Oct

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Safety, Outdoors

How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

Our perception of “living off the land” has been romanticized; we imagine using our outdoor know-how to masterfully concoct meals from our natural surroundings (and maybe impress our friends too). But throwing caution to wind in situations like this isn’t going to end well. Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac have quietly permeated nearly all of America's wilderness. Their effects can cause quite the unpleasant surprise. Would you like to pass out? Maybe vomit? How about some painful rashes? We didn’t think so. Read on to make sure any of this doesn’t happen to you. Learn how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac Many types of poisonous plants occur throughout the United States, and they vary by region. We will go through the plants you will most likely see: poision ivy, poison oak, and poison...

How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care

27Aug

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Outdoors, Safety, Survival

How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care

Now that you've started a fire with How to Build and Start a Fire and enjoy it safely with Managing a Campfire, it's time for the fun to end. By this, that means we need to put out the fire. Putting out a fire can be very simple, but is important to know nevertheless the proper technique; you don't want to be the cause of a forest fire or worse! Step 1: Let the Fire Burn Out It is highly recommended that you follow this step and only put out the flame once it is dosed; it is much safer this way. This also makes your life easier, as it takes less effort to actually clean up. It also doesn't waste your wood. Step 2: Spread Out the Remains of the Fire Spreading out the fuel ensures no ember is left smoldering after you douse the fire, and saves water and time. Step 3: Dou...

What are the Components of The Fire Triangle?

1Aug

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Outdoors, Survival

What are the Components of The Fire Triangle?

The fire triangle, simply put, includes everything a fire needs in order to be successful. It helps us visualize what elements a fire should balance in the form of a triangle. The essential ingredients are oxygen, heat, and fuel. But what does it mean? And why do the components of the fire triangle matter? Let's find out! The fire triangle. Oxygen Oxygen is self-explanatory; you simply need to let air in. Fires need to take in oxygen—it is essentially another form of fuel. But this is by far the most forgotten aspect of fire-starting. Amateur fire-builders end up placing the tinder, kindling, and firewood so close together that they clump up and block any such airflow, limiting the fire's ability to fuel itself. You can do to allow air to flow throughout your fire lay by using t...

What to Do Before Starting A Campfire: The Best 4-Step Checklist

26Jul

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Outdoors, Safety, Survival

What to Do Before Starting A Campfire: The Best 4-Step Checklist

Learn about what to do before starting a campfire. Gone are the days when we would ignorantly throw a pile of wood on the ground, pour a liter of oil on top, and light a fire ablaze. One, that isn't safe or environmentally friendly, and two, that is inefficient. We now have a responsibility to take care of nature and our loved ones by using safe and sustainable methods of fire-starting. But don't worry; we've assembled a simple four-step procedure for what to do before starting a campfire, for safety, convenience, and effectiveness. What to do Before Starting a Campfire: Step 1: Check your area. Be sure to pay attention to where you are camping to mitigate potential forest fires and to be considerate to nature. Any flammable materials of some sort should be as far away as p...

23Jul

By Adi LNo Comments

Outdoors, Other Skills, Survival

How to Start a Fire Easily

Learning how to start a fire is one of the most fundamental skills of camping. But chances are you're doing it wrong! Understanding how to start a fire is essential, whether doing leisure camping or trying to survive in the backwoods, mastery of fire-starting is one of the best skills you can add to your outdoor skills toolkit. How to Start a Fire: Basic Information The most important concept you need to know in order to learn how to start a fire, no matter the lay or shape, is the fire triangle. The fire triangle is a helpful visual to show us the 3 essential "ingredients" of fire: fuel, oxygen, and heat. For more information about the fire triangle and what you need to know about how to start a fire, read What are the Components of The Fire Triangle? What is the Fire Triangle?. ...

19Jul

By Adi LNo Comments

Outdoors, Safety, Survival

Campfire Safety: 8 Important Things to Keep in Mind

Ah, the epitome of the outdoors; the campfire. Sitting around with friends and family, roasting smores, and smelling the fresh pine smoke. But beware! Without proper campfire safety, the flames can inadvertently go out of control, setting your tent or the ground ablaze. Read on to learn to learn about campfire safety and start a fire without burning a forest down! Here are the best ways to stay safe with fire in the outdoors: Prepare the desired location for the campfire. It is of utmost importance to choose and fix a location that allows you to make the safest campsite possible. Check out 4 Steps You Need to Take Before Starting a Fire to ensure your campsite is ready to roll. Learn how to start a fire properly and safely. This is a no-brainer. Definitely when it come...