From The Trail
Navigating when outdoors is pretty much a necessity to avoid getting lost, even if you are on clearly marked trails; we all have stories about walking/cycling/running on a clear route just to get distracted and end up on the wrong...
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The Bug Out Bag concept is one of those basic preparedness ideas that are highly recommended by emergency services for people who live in disaster prone areas. The idea is simple: a readily packed bag that allows you to be self sufficient for...
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September was the month of preparedness - almost seems like a cruel joke, given the number of devastating natural disasters the US experienced that month. Being prepared is an odd thing - is it an "end of the world apocalypse" mindset or...
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I get a lot of questions about what gear I use for some of my hikes and I figured I could answer them in a more organized way than individual email responses. So as a result of your questions, we...
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To welcome the rainy season in the northern hemisphere, here is an article I wrote on my personal blog (Outdoors Father) almost 2.5 years ago but since proved to be an excellent corner stone article about waterproof fabrics and clothing....
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