by Steve Thibeault It will be too late, when you find yourself in a precarious position in some wilderness environment for you to be searching for survival sites online. As such, you should make sure that you do this before you even set out and take into account the old Boy Scout motto “be prepared.” Always be sure that you are in possession of the information you need to overcome every eventuality. To help you get ready, a number of qualified survival sites exist on the Internet. You will find a great deal of information, techniques and resources at your fingertips. If you are a true...

by James Warner Here is a list of must have items sure to make your outdoor experience safer and more enjoyable. These are applicable for dayhikes and backpacking trips. One of the most important things is having a map of the trail you will explore. Get one at the park visitor center or find one online that you can download. This will keep you from getting lost, help you identify new trails to check out and possibly help rescuers locate you if you’re in trouble. A map reading compass will help you find your bearings and keep you from getting lost. Using the map and compass together will keep...

by Steve Thibeault A large variety of people enjoy backpacking outdoors as one of the greater forms of adventure. Some have been at it for years and just love to get away whenever they can. Others are looking for a significant challenge in which to test themselves, whilst on the opposite end of the spectrum some people view it purely as relaxation. Anyone who wants to take up the adventure of backpacking outdoors is normally fairly close to a wilderness area to start off with. Even if you live in a city environment, you normally don’t have to travel far. You are even better off if you live in...

by Jimmy Downson When you’re going camping – and I mean real camping, out in the middle of the woods – finding a good campsite can sometimes be a bit of a problem. Although you won’t be spending all of your time at your campsite, it does serve as your “home base” for your trip and it makes sense to select one carefully. But how do you decide on a campsite? Let’s take a look. The most important thing to look for in a potential campsite is a reasonable stretch of level ground. How large it needs to be will depend on a few factors, but try to find a spot that is...

by Joel Fremont Every year people tend to look forward to the summer, because summer means more free time, relaxing at the beach, swimming at the local pools, barbequing, watching baseball games, time off from school, and of course summer vacations. This year however, more and more people seem to be opting out of the vacation due to the state of the economy and their personal financial situation. There seems to be so much negative surrounding today, with the hope for tomorrow; and, this does not need to be the situation with your vacation. Don’t put off your vacation – take advantage of the...

by Bob Baxter Many people do not seem to be traveling as much these days due to the recent decline in the job market as well as the stock market. If you are nearing retirement, or you just want to take your family away on a vacation, then used RV’s are going to come in handy. There are many places that you can purchase one and get an excellent deal. Take a look at this simple guide to help you along! Figure out how much you can spend. Because you are making such a huge purchase, it is a very good idea to stay within your budget. Most of you will probably need to finance a used RV so you will need...

by Steve Thibeault It never happens at a convenient time, of course, but there is still nothing worse than being left stumbling around in the dark following an unexpected power failure. The initial surprise is followed by a frantic search for those standby items. How long is the power going to be off for? When this happens it would be great to have a micro flashlight standing by. If you are out on a camping trip and planning to enjoy your adventure by spending a night underneath the stars, you need to be sure that you are prepared. Your travel backpack will include a number of essentials, all your just...