Join us for this weeks video on compass basics, and how to find north without one!
Category: Camping
Foil Your Hunger with Tinfoil Dinners!
We just had a wonderful (cold weather) outdoor experience with our family! We decided to get together, build a fire, and have tinfoil dinners around the fire. Since there were people of various ages, and knowing that each person had a particular preference for food, we decided to have our tinfoil dinners cooked in the…
Outdoor Etiquette
Many years ago, I camped in a place that became special to me because of the experiences I had there. It was beautiful, remote, and serene. Years later, I returned to the same place and was sorely disappointed to find that the campsite and surrounding area was trashed by some irresponsible people. I was angry,…
More Useful Knots Video
Today on YouTube, we go over some more useful knots! We go over: The Fishermans knotThe Bow Line knotThe Sheep ShankThe Prusik knot
Winter Camping Hacks Video
After writing an article about some of our favorite winter camping hacks, we decided it would be good to make a video to share more of our favorites. Enjoy! It’s important to remember to be prepared, and understand that there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing! Check out some of our favorite winter gear here:…
Need Rope? Choose Carefully!
We are a society that often depends on rope for work or recreation. There are ropes designed and manufactured for specific applications such as climbing and boating. Many other ropes are made for general applications in camping or for use around the home. Extra rope is one of the staples I keep in my camping…