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Wilderness Hygiene: How to Stay Clean and Prevent Problems Outdoors

Survival content usually focuses on dramatic subjects. Fire. Shelter. Water. Navigation. Food. But some of the problems that can make an extended wilderness stay miserable are much less exciting. Dirty hands. Poor waste management. Wet clothing. Sweat. Contaminated cooking equipment. Improper food storage. And failing to keep personal hygiene under control. This is where wilderness hygiene becomes important. You don't need to recreate your bathroom in the forest. You simply n

Brian James

Oct 65 min read

Natural Cordage: How to Make Strong Survival Rope From Plants

Cordage is one of those survival skills that looks simple until you actually try it. Take some plant material. Twist it together. Make rope. Easy. Except your first attempt will probably produce something weak, uneven, and frustrating. The reason is that strong cordage isn't created simply by twisting random fibers. You need suitable material. You need to prepare it correctly. You need consistent tension. And you need to understand how individual fibers become stronger when c

Jeff Bisson

Oct 66 min read

How to Make an Emergency Signal That Rescuers Can Actually Find

Getting lost is only part of a wilderness emergency. The next problem is being found. A person can be surprisingly difficult to locate in a forest even when rescuers know roughly where they are. Trees hide people. Terrain blocks sound. Darkness reduces visibility. And a person standing still can disappear into the landscape. That is why a good wilderness emergency signal is not simply something that makes noise. It is something designed to make you easier to detect. The best

Jeff Bisson

Oct 66 min read

Wilderness Weather Signs: 12 Clues the Weather Is About to Change

Weather can change a wilderness situation faster than almost anything else. A comfortable afternoon can become a cold, wet night. A calm lake can become rough. A dry trail can become slippery. A safe river crossing can become dangerous. And a campsite that looked perfect at noon may become exposed to wind or runoff after a storm arrives. Modern weather forecasts are extremely useful, but wilderness travel also requires another skill: Learning to observe the environment. Knowi

Brian James

Oct 66 min read

How to Cross a River Safely in the Wilderness

A river can look harmless. The water may only reach your knees. The surface may appear calm. You may even see hikers standing on the opposite bank. But moving water is one of the easiest wilderness hazards to underestimate. The danger isn't simply the depth of the river. Current, footing, temperature, riverbed shape, water level, weather, downstream obstacles, and your own condition can all change the situation. A river that is safe to observe can become extremely dangerous t

Jeff Bisson

Oct 67 min read

How to Choose a Safe Campsite in the Wilderness

Finding somewhere to sleep in the wilderness sounds simple. Find a flat area. Put down your sleeping gear. Go to sleep. But a campsite that looks comfortable at sunset can become a dangerous location a few hours later. Rain can turn a dry depression into a drainage channel. Wind can bring down dead branches. Cold air can settle in low areas. A nearby river can rise. Insects can become unbearable. And the ground that looked perfectly flat may become miserable after several hou

Brian James

Oct 46 min read

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Natural Cordage: How to Make Strong Survival Rope From Plants

How to Make an Emergency Signal That Rescuers Can Actually Find

Wilderness Weather Signs: 12 Clues the Weather Is About to Change

How to Cross a River Safely in the Wilderness

How to Choose a Safe Campsite in the Wilderness

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Wilderness Hygiene: How to Stay Clean and Prevent Problems Outdoors

Natural Cordage: How to Make Strong Survival Rope From Plants

How to Make an Emergency Signal That Rescuers Can Actually Find

Wilderness Weather Signs: 12 Clues the Weather Is About to Change

How to Cross a River Safely in the Wilderness

How to Choose a Safe Campsite in the Wilderness

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