All posts tagged with wilderness

(Natural News) After nearly one hundred years of organizing outdoor activities, the Penn State Outing Club has been instructed by officials at Pennsylvania State University that they are no longer allowed to go outside on student-led trips due to safety concerns. The decision to ban outdoors-focused activities on the grounds that they are too risky […]

(Natural News) One of the subjects missing in public schools is bush craft and survival skills. National Parks, State Forests, and privately-owned campgrounds are like real life textbooks just waiting to be explored. If your school district or home school practice hasn’t made room for bush craft, it’s time to start practicing fun wilderness projects […]

(Natural News) Preppers like to think outside the box, and they know how useful a solar oven can be, especially during an SHTF scenario. Thanks to technology, solar ovens have helped preppers all around the globe to harness sunlight to cook food in an eco-friendly way. (h/t to SmartPrepperGear.com) How does a solar oven work? There […]

(Natural News) Aside from being an enjoyable outdoor activity, camping is also one way to practice your survival skills for when SHTF. And if you want to build a clean-burning campfire, you can try the Dakota fire hole technique. (h/t to WildernessCollege.com) The Dakota fire hole is an old technique used to build “efficient, clean-burning, and […]

(Natural News) The knowledge required to build your own emergency shelter in a pinch is nice to have in case you ever need to use it. You may not realize it, but there are quite a number of factors that you have to take into consideration when trying to build an emergency shelter with a tight budget. But […]

(Natural News) In the wrong hands, motorized chainsaws can cause more harm than good. A better alternative is the pocket chainsaw, which can make prepping and survival much easier. Unlike the chainsaw, which is heavier and requires fuel and occasional maintenance, the pocket chainsaw is easy to use and is lighter. It looks like the […]

(Natural News) Not all bugout bags are created equal. After all, every individual has his or her own preferences when it comes to what stuff to carry in times of emergency. However, in almost all cases, the basics are largely the same among those that do use bugout bags. It’s really in the “extra” stuff […]

(Natural News) Hikers know the importance of choosing the right pair of pants, especially if you’re going to be climbing for a long time. Your clothing must be lightweight so that they’re comfy, but you also need to have clothing that can withstand the outdoors. These hiking pants are some of the best offered on […]

(Natural News) The wilderness can be treacherous and unforgiving, especially for those who are poorly equipped with the essential survival skills. It is always important to have the right attitude and mindset before venturing out into the wilderness and once adversities and challenges set in. It might be helpful to avoid the following habits in order to […]

(Natural News) Camping is a great way to commune with nature and bond with family and friends. Campfire songs, s’mores, stargazing, an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life – what’s not to love? However, nature can sometimes be harsh and unforgiving. To avoid these five dangers in the wild, educate yourself and […]