When planning your next camping trip, we have some camping hacks you may want to consider by putting these items on your packing list. After using them a few times, you won’t leave home without them! Duct tape Temporary patch for a hole in a tent or tent floor Splint a broken tent pole with…
Tag: Outdoor Skills Made Easy
Finding North and Compass Basics Video
Join us for this weeks video on compass basics, and how to find north without one!
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
Hypothermia Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
Winter weather brings fun, adventure and risks. We should approach each activity with an attitude of safety and fun, in that order. With a little preplanning you can prevent trouble on your next cold weather adventure. What is hypothermia? It is simply the loss of body heat through exposure to elements colder than your body….