Wild Camping 101: Principles and Getting Prepared
The sound of ‘Wild Camping’ reverberates more freedom, adventure, challenge, solace...Quite enticing, right? Are you ready to take camping to a whole new level? If you have not tried wild camping yet, many factors may cause you to worry especially if you intend to go solo. In this article, we’ll give you some valuable tips to help you ease some...
Water in the wild - staying hydrated whilst not getting sick
When out in the wild, an essential survival skill is knowing where/how to find clean, drinkable water. Knowing where/how to find sources of water, and how to safely drink from the appropriate sources, could be the difference between a pleasant and unpleasant/dangerous experience out in nature. You can live a lot longer without food than without...
Know the Types of Campfires and How to Build One
Settling around a nice, warm, well-built campfire is an incredible way to cap a day spent outdoors, relaxing and listening to the crackling sound of embers and the smell of burning wood against the stillness and silence of nature.A campfire provides you warmth, and light, and is a reliable source of heat for cooking. You can also build one to...
How to keep warm outdoors in winter
There is something special about the winter season that is not to be missed! The deep serenity, landscapes elegantly draped in a blanket of snow and lesser crowds outdoors make up a magical experience. Cold temperatures can be experienced not just during winter, but particularly in wet environments and at night throughout the year. Depending on...
Best Tips on How to Start Foraging and its Benefits
Nature is our most wonderful gift. It is our haven - a self-sustainable one. All that we build was and is provided by nature. Air, food, water, fire, shelter, medicines, and more are made available to us and support our ancestors to survive and thrive for centuries. Over time, we evolved and our way of life progressed. The natural ways of simply...
A Complete Insight to Compass Bearing
When out in the wild, staying on the right track and being accurate about your destination is crucial. With modern technology, this has been made easier by GPS. However, devices are proven to fail at times and when you least expect them to. Knowing the basic use of the compass and a paper map is a must for you and your survival outdoors...