Safety and Survival
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Survival Preparation Tips for Wilderness Camping
By Stephanie McHugh Wilderness camping is the ultimate unplugged-in-nature experience. There is physical challenge involved because all of your needs are carried on your back. Being imbedded in nature is best enjoyed when you have essentials for survival. Many of the tips and tricks of a successful wilderness camping trip are learned by experience. Preparation…
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Planning Your Hike while Backpacking
By Janessa Tice Miller Planning your hike should consider some key things before you head out on a backpacking trip. Doing this correctly from the start will help ensure your hike goes smoothly and safely. Planning Your Hike Route & Daily Mile Goal Before you can do anything else on a backpacking trip, you need…
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Wilderness Safety and Survival
By Iris West If you are a fan of activities that often take you to the wilderness such as camping and hiking, then it is important that you familiarize yourself with safety and survival for the wilderness. If you have little or no outdoor survival skills, then it’s best to do a little research before…
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Common First Aid Treatments Needed by Hikers
By Stephanie McHugh Hiking is a robust activity that frequently results in injuries. A wide range of injuries are common among hikers. Anyone going on a lengthy hike could benefit from packing basic first aid supplies for the journey. Carry your first aid hiking equipment in a clear plastic bag, to minimize the added weight.…
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Poisonous Plants to Beware of on Hikes
By Stephanie McHugh You may think that having proper hydration, broken-in hiking boots, some nature, and perhaps bug repellant is all a hiker really needs. But an encounter with one of many poisonous plants is all it may take to learn how things really are. Some knowledge about poisonous plant life is important when hiking…
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Build a Simple Shelter to ensure your survival
Survival skills – build a simple shelter By Mitra Cazaubon Waiting till building a shelter is your only option, isn’t a wise idea. If you are a camper, hiker or just an outdoor enthusiast, make shelter building one of your skills. In a survival situation time is of the essence and having to rebuild a…
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New Camping First Aid Guide Available Now
Camping for Women has just released a brand new publication: The Camping First Aid Guide. The Camping First Aid Guide is an exciting new resource that women outdoor adventurers, in particular, have stated was needed to address all the emergency and health issues that can often arise while out enjoying nature. Written by French camper…
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Planned Itinerary Notification is a key survival tool
Don’t Leave Home Without Lodging A Planned Itinerary Notification! By Oceana Setaysha Most people, even passionate outdoors people, believe that survival in the wild during an emergency situation is all about your wilderness skills. But did you know that one of the best things you can do to ensure your survival if something goes wrong…