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...
Posts by Ben Gordon
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...
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,...
Many of us have our favorite campgrounds, or are fortunate enough to have experienced friends we can lean on as guides to help us on the first stay at a new location. Striking out alone for greener...
I grew up a summer camp kid, and then a summer camp counselor. Many of my fondest memories from my years at camp revolve around the campfire, and there's nothing quite so relaxing as sitting around...