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For me, a great trip is one that is fruitful in terms of haunt. Like a fishing trip, my father once brought me along to a mussel farm where I learned that mussels grow on bamboo poles. We went home with more than 10 kilos of mussels. In another fishing trip, I was the errand boy who also handled...

In tropical countries like the Philippines, root crops like yam and taro are common. And in the woods, there are wild versions of such edible roots. One is called Tugi which is like taro that can be boiled or broiled and even fried. Another is arrow root or locally called Uraro which is best to...

When I go on hunting, camping, climbing or hiking, my usual snack food is raisins. I always bring along at least 2 packs of raisins that I consider as part of my emergency kit. If food is ample then the raisins would be back home otherwise it is a healthy snack for me especially that I have an...

I think the cellphone is part of the gear of campers and hikers now. Most of those smart phones have a GPS function and it will serve you good when you get lost in the woods. I had experienced a hike where we lost the trail and we went to another trail that made us go like a roundabout. The...

I don’t think it is wise to go on hiking with 3 kids and you’re the only adult. But anyway, for the sake of this thread, the camera is the first on my list whenver I go on camping trips. And considering the kids with me, I would pack some snacks and additional drinking water. In my experience...

Have you experienced being near a forest fire? Some summers ago, there was this forest fire in Quezon province right in the mountain that is visited by religious pilgrims. It was suspected that some hikers have left a fire that they used overnight which spread because of the dry grasses. Several...

There is a beach resort here called Matabungkay where we always rent a pedal boat that could carry 6 people. The pedals are handled by 2 persons that can enable us to roam the waters although we stay near the shore all the time. The pedal boat is good for exercising the legs so it’s for dual...

When camping by the side of the river or on the shore, I usually bring along extra implements like fishing gear. But when it is an overnight affair, the flashlight (torch) is the most important to me especially when the moon is out at night. By the way, night fishing would also require the...

I had several experiences in hunting expedition but mostly shooting birds. I enjoy using the air gun of my brother because I feel like a sharpshooter. Hunting with guns is only for the hunter with enough knowledge about guns. When I was younger, there were several instances where a hunter would...

Depending on the terrain, biking is better than hiking when the ground is like a lawn with small grass. I had experienced riding a bike in such terrain and I’d say it’s much fun. But when in the woods, the bike would be an extra baggage for you to attend to. And how about traversing a watery...

This home remedy is from my camping experience. My father had taught us to bring salt, vinegar and garlic as part of our basic gear. The salt is more for food especially when there is a big catch like a deer or a boaf, even fish, salt is used to preserve the meat. Aside from cooking purposes...

Mung beans is also called Mongo beans in Asia. It is the small beans similar to BB ammo in shape and size. Bean sprouts is a good source of carbohydrate and protein which a camper would need. The procedure is simple. All you have to do once settled in the campsite is to soak the mung beans in...

The small utility pot is actually designed for 2 persons. The primary use is in cooking rice and secondary is for the soup dishes. I had learned to bring the utility pot when I was in college. Our military training involved a survival course and our platoon leader hinted on the utility pot. The...

We don’t have those snapping turtles here but my cousin had once taken care of a pair in their backyard. The turtle would eat anything and yeah, it is dangerous to play with it because it can snap on your hand and amputate your finger. I can imagine the risk that you go to when the campsite has...

It is a good practice to build a latrine when camping in the woods to maintain the sanitation of the area. Always remember that animals and insects abound in the woods that they can feast on the human waste which is not a good idea. The best thing to do is to dig 2 holes, that would be one for...

My first camping trip is together with my father and uncles when they escorted the boy scouts of my older brother. It was in the nearby province where we rode a truck and stayed overnight under the trees just to wait for the sunlight before walking for 4 hours. It was very rigorous for a 12-year...

The basic fire-making procedure was taught to boy scouts during my time. We would be asked to get a bamboo pole. This is a tedious task because the bamboo has small twigs that are entwined so even if you cut the bamboo pole, you cannot just pull it. The fresh bamboo is shaved and 2 pieces of...

When going to a forest hike or camping, it is better to be dressed for the occasion, so to speak. I always advise against shorts because you expose so much skin that can give you a problem with plants and insect. It’s best to wear long pants. For the tops, it is better to wear one with thick...

When preparing your shelter, be it a tent or improvised shelter, be sure to situate it away from dry grass. A forest fire can occur when you are asleep and you might not be able to escape. There are several such cases in the provinces where campers were burned to death when a forest fire...

When I was younger, I wanted tight-fitting clothes for camping because that was the fashion then and I felt comfortable. But when I was an adult, loose clothes felt better with my movement. Maybe wearing tight clothes now comes in conflict with my rusty joints.