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I hope this shows up and am testing the link. However, should it fail I will give a explanation of what to do when you lose your paddles. This two young men managed to use their quick wit and strength to easily get back to the shoreline.

The Zika Virus is spread by the bite of an affected mosquito. The area of the country in which you live will determine how high of a risk you might be facing according to the World Health organization and Centers for Disease Control. This is measures by levels of risk as in: Although a map from...

Are you familiar with the effects of poison ivy, poison oak, and other plants? A bad rash is the common result, but the hogweed plant will do much worse. The sap of this plant can produce blisters on the skin and can even cause blindness. No one is immune from the effects of this plant. One...

Each of us whenever we head for the woods or the trails need to make a choice on what equipment we will bring and what is best to leave at home. One of the most important choices is the clothing we wear and the shoes on our feet. There can be many reasons why one might pick boots over trail...

Servings: 8 Prep: 10-15 minutes (plus 30 minutes in fridge) 2 cups oats (toasted, if desired) 1 cup 100% whey protein (unflavored) 1/4 cup chocolate 1/3 cup black walnuts (or other nuts) 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or other berries/fruit) 1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4...

Built by a woman this idea of a round-a-bout shelter would be a good idea in any outdoor survival experience. But for her it is a bug out location. So watch it and leave your comments and thoughts on subject below.

This idea was a bit strange although, when explained made sense. Would be something worth sharing with your scout troops, @ Dancer.

While we all love sausage with our breakfast it is not always easy to have on the trail. However, this recipe would work well for any meal, as well as, for a snack food. It is also a great substitute for a vegetarian diet. Well watch and try it if interested and post your comments below.

If you have the time and energy and of course want to save a bit of money try dehydrating vegetables and meat for your camping or hiking needs. Dehydrated foods weight less and are less likely to attract wildlife searching for a free food source. This video shows clearly how to put together your...

In this video BetweentheBlazes, shares what he has in his pack and how he packs it. He includes a short insert on the foods he made for his winter camping & hiking trip. He also shares lots of humor and downright interesting knowledge. Please share your thoughts and comments below.

While some of us just heat our meals in a pot or in a mountainhouse dinner bag, there are those of us that create our own trail and camping foods, storing them in quart-sized freezer bags. This method will teach you how to make your own heating bags that can be used over and over with less...

This young happy couple show that making homemade goodies for the trail can be lots of fun when you work together to make it happen. They make two different recipes one a firm bar and another soft and chewy. The method and the ingredients help to create the different types of bars. Enjoy!

While the main focus here is outdoor gear and camping supplies, we need to remember emergencies can happen at the campsite, as well as, to and from or on any highway away from home. Most of us carry what we need for a car or truck breakdown, but often we forget what might be really needed should...

Most of us keep chap stick tubes on hand to prevent our lips from drying out. But did you know that same tube of chap stick could be used in a emergency situation in camp or carried in your survival pack providing you with more ways to stay warm and make it out alive. Watch this video to learn a...

Camping was a different adventure in 1877 or even in the early 1900's. Often all you carried was a bedroll and a canvas or cloth tarp. But I think learning the old ways can inspire us to use some of the old ways with our modern inventions. Watch these video's to add to your knowledge of the true...

Most every video I watched told about the ease of creating an alcohol stove from soda cans, but then no instructions for doing so. This video gives clear instruction on the way to create these stoves from items normally found in your home. I hope this video gives you some inspiration to create...

Picking out the right stove to use when camping or hiking can be easy or not, depending on your experience with these types of stoves and the fuels needed to run them. This video will give you insight into the problems encountered and how to prevent unnecessary fires or accidents. Often when...

Another question on purchasing hiking boots. It seems when ever I go searching for a proper water-proof hiking boot I am noticing that the wide sizes always sell out first. So the question in my mind is do you buy your regular shoe size or is it wiser to buy a wider boot? Like instead of a B...

I am looking to expand my outdoor experience and been looking at and pricing snowshoes. Some are rounded at the end and some are long and V shaped. Which type is best for short hikes or walks in deep snow? I have seen some nice sets with trekking staffs or poles included. This seems like a...

These video's will give the important information anyone needs before taking a long distance trail ride. I think anyone who watches this will come away with a new found sense of the enjoyment of trail riding by horseback.