A few years ago, I slipped on a wet rock and fell into a river with my boots on at the end of day one on a week-long backpacking trip. Rather than wear my sopping-wet boots, I decided to give...

When you're first considering getting a tent for camping where it gets cold, it's tempting to grab the smallest, heaviest tent you can find to stay warm. All other things being equal, a bigger tent...

A survival shelter serves to protect you from the elements, so it will look very different, depending on the environment. The appropriate size for a survival shelter will depend on the weather,...

Many backpackers, survivalists, and other outdoorspeople mistakenly believe that the terms 'filtration' and 'disinfection' are interchangeable. This misconception can easily lead to discomfort while...

On those hot summer days there is no better way to cool down than going for a dip in your local freshwater lake. However, every year there are always tragic stories of people getting into trouble...

I was introduced to these devices about ten years ago by my old camp director, who encouraged the staff to have a distance contest. At maximum range, we were outdistancing 30 lbs draw recurve bows,...