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Hi guys! :) Leeches vary in size and appearance in different parts of the world. In the Philippines, they are relatively small in size ranging from 1-3 centimeters long. Their diameter is usually small, just like a baby earthworm's body but they have the same blood sucking abilities as their...

Using a GPS system is okay but for me I still prefer the use of a compass, a physical map, a whole lot of alertness and being very observant on your surroundings and the important details that will help you find your way back. I don't really rely much on GPS because in my side of the world, this...

Such a wonderful post! :) I couldn't agree more with all the things you said. I too have noticed a significant improvement in my mood whenever my family and I would come home from a few days of staying in the mountains. Even a days hike has this refreshing and calming effect on me that helps me...

I agree. Having a safe shelter to protect you from any kind of danger or risk is also one of my main concern when faced with a survival situation. I think it is one of the first things a person should make when he/she suddenly finds him/herself stranded somewhere. Next would be sources of food...

@killeroy154 It's clever of you to have thought about leaving your vehicle door unlocked to avoid any kind of breakage or damage in your car just in case a thief is around. Saves you the extra expense on having to have your car fixed while thinking about the idea that you got robbed. I'm just...

When we camp with a lot of campers around, there would always be someone who has to stay inside or near the tent while others do some activities. Being the mom in my group, I would usually be the one staying and watching over our things. Theft is really a big problem here in my area so to keep...

The shelter does look strong and protective against wind and even from animals that roam around the area. I also wonder how long she made the shelter because it does look detailed and well built for a temporary shelter. I'm really amazed at how she put the shelter up. This is very interesting...

I am also aware that some flower petals are edible and they can indeed be included in salads but I've never tried them out yet because I'm also poor in determining what kinds of flowers are edible. It's good to research on how edible flowers look like though, especially for frequent hikers and...

Thank you so much for sharing your favorite breakfast recipe @WilliamV. :) It's a bit different on my part though. Our family breakfast when camping have to be heavy because of the activities we would be doing throughout the day. Rice is part of our staple meal so I would usually cook rice and...

Hi guys! :) I would just like to share an old style way of cooking food here in the Philippines without the need for pots or pans. You just need a bamboo branch to be able to cook food. The bigger branches are preferred for this way of cooking. This is a good way of cooking a meal if you ever...

That's true. With my regular Swiss Army Knife, I just usually put it in my pocket because we'll never know if we would be needing it along the way especially while hiking. It would be too time consuming if I put it inside my backpack or anywhere else. But with that kind of army knife, I don't...

Oh that is so true! :) I also have this dog named Benjie whom I consider to be my constant companion nowadays because its mostly just the two of us left in the house. Sometimes I just sit beside him and talk to him as though he was a real human being. Of course he just sits there and stares at...

Basing on the article I've read, it tastes fruity and juicy with some essence of peanut when eaten raw and when you grill it, it somehow tastes like juicy lychee with a gummy texture. I think for me I'd prefer grilling it instead of eating it raw though. Others would cook it like how they cook...

I don't know but I really have this thing with these crawling creatures that just makes my all the hair on my body stand up whenever I see them. In the warmer parts of my country, snakes could be very aggressive and venomous but luckily my family and I now live in a cooler area where snakes are...

Oh wow! I'm kinda speechless looking at the picture. I don't know whether I should react in disbelief or in amazement. Lol! I never thought a Swiss Army Knife of this kind even exists, but really... all I can say is wow! It does look like a complete tool box all merged into one. I have only held...

Thanks @Northern Dancer! :) I see that you also love dogs as well as I do. I think that they are indeed good companions during outdoor activities like hiking and camping. They not only provide companionship but they can also help when it comes to searching for food, sensing danger, rescuing, and...

I think that the only animal we worry about when we are camping in the mountains here in my country are snakes, especially cobra snakes. We don't have bears or wolves here but snakes in the warmer areas are venomous and fast. There have been several stories of people dying from venomous snake...

I've never really thought about a totem for my own but now that I've read this thread, I could say that my totem would be a dog. I'm a mom and I want to protect my family at all times from any kind of danger or harm even if it means offering my life for their safety. Those are the qualities that...

I tend to perspire easily especially when I hike, even if the weather is cool so I would usually wear light-colored clothes to help me feel cooler and more comfortable. I find dark clothing to be very warm and heavy on my skin when I am outdoors so I never wear dark-colored clothes especially...

Hi guys! :) I find Swiss Army Knives handy and beneficial for me when I go outdoors with my family especially when we go camping. My husband brings in other sharp equipment with him to help him with cutting down branches or high grass that block our way towards our camping site and all his...