To get a fire going, you’re going to need something to catch a flame. That is your tinder. There are many things you can bring along with you, however, nature is pretty good at providing some options, the best, in mine, and a lot of others’ is Paper Birch tree bark, no matter the conditions. […]
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Love or hate Starbucks, your opinion is your own. However, they did do something right. So very right. This has been around for a few years now, but, if you’re not a ‘Bucker (or whatever the trendy kids that visit SB are calling themselves these days), or you live under a rock, or, 50 miles […]
Now we are officially past the halfway point on my quest to deliver 52 weeks of outdoor infographics! This week, we have one again from ScoutMasterCG.com on how to properly rig a tarp, using a taut-line hitch, and how to properly re-wrap your paracord when you’re done.
Whether you are car camping or backpacking, or, a long day hike where you are looking to take a rest, you already have a pillow with you. There is no need to take an actual pillow (way to big and heavy for backpacking!), or even one of those smaller travel pillows. All you need to […]
Bring an extra tent stake. Chances are, you will lose, break, bend beyond repair, one of your tent stakes. Even if you do not lose one, it may come in handy as an extra tie down for your tarp, or some other use. Image from Lawson Outdoor Equipment I actually keep a couple with me […]
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