We were both thirteen years old and backpacking in Michigan without adults (times were different back then). Camping miles from the nearest road, in a single-wall pup tent, we tried not to move too much, because doing so resulted in a shower of icy crystals raining down on us - the frozen condensation from our […]

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Knife Design Philosophy

If you have ever seen any of the fantastic Bear Grylls 'Born Survivor' TV series or the brilliant Ray Mears 'Extreme Survival' you will have seen how both Bear and Ray always carry a good quality knife.
Knives have been used since the stone age when man made remarkably effective and sharp cutting […]

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If you have a plan to go camping , using tents maybe is worth to be tried
Nowadays, there are variations of camping tents. There are tents for one person, tents for two people, and tents for entire families. You could choose camping tents based on your preference . […]

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Backpacking is challenging and exciting.  It is meant to be an adventure, but in order to be safe and ensure it is fun you should have a basic knowledge of wilderness first aid.  Planning involves some simple preparation before a trip.  Your plan should be well thought out and prepare you for every possible surprise […]

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One thing that is important to remember with campfire cooking is to keep it as simple as possible - especially if you are relaxing during your hard earned summer holidays. Campfire cooking is often carried out during holiday backpacking trips, where backpackers require energy filled, nourishing food, bursting with calories.
Here are the main campfire cooking […]

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