Camping, Hiking & Outdoors

When outside, where insects are persistent, you can use natural insect repellents and some common sense to keep the bugs from coming for you! Natural Insect Repellents Insect bites aren't just an annoyance, they can be...

We've discussed comparing the Kelly Kettle and Solo Stove before, but after a year of camp use, we need to take another look. Comparing the Kelly Kettle and Solo Stove The Solo Stove an the Kelly...

How do I plan to cook in a grid down or post SHTF situation? I plan to use propane for as long as I can, now that I have ideas, to simplify grid down...

Travel after the apocalypse will be very different than traveling now. Here are some tips that can make it safer! Travel After the Apocalypse (aka: The Long Bug Out) Some of us live pretty far from...

When Bugging Out or Hiking, you have to consider every ounce and every cubic inch of your gear to determine what is really essential. Don't carry extra soap just to wash your dishes, instead...

  When I am hiking I love cooking breakfast and lunch. After spending a day on the move, then setting up camp, the last thing I want to do is cook. Here's how you...

Dutch oven cooking is versatile and allows you some flexible cooking options when the grid is down, when cooking on a campfire or with charcoal. Dutch Oven Cooking We tend to limit ourselves when cooking outdoors, but the dutch...

Feeling stressed from the urban life? Are you overworked? If the answer to these questions is “Yes, definitely”, then you need to take a break and indulge in some deserved rest. And there is...

You've decided to take a nice, leisurely hike in the woods. That's good, but don't neglect to practice some good Hiking Preparedness, to ensure that you make it home safely! Hiking Preparedness CompassI know many a...

Any time you are heading out to go on a hike, go camping, or heaven forbid, Bugging out, don't forget to grab your walking stick. Hiking, camping or Bugging Out don't forget your Walking Stick!  A...