The Dangers of Hypothermia and Extreme Cold Extreme cold can pose significant dangers to the human body. With temperatures in large portions of the US capable of dropping below freezing it is important to know how to deal with this cold if you are faced with less than ideal temperatures. It is estimated that hypothermia…
The Basics for Staying Warm when Camping in Snow with a Tent A lot of people decide to forgo camping in the winter due to concerns about low temperatures. However, if you take the proper precautions it is possible to enjoy winter camping and remain warm and dry while doing it. So read on to learn…
Hiking in the snow is something many people never consider. Many hikers feel that you can only enjoy the great outdoors during the mild weather. However, hiking in the winter can bring not only all new challenges but new experiences as well. You should not let the snow and ice of the winter months discourage…
The Survival Mess Kits Lightbulb So the other day I was checking the contents of my bug out bag when my son walked in and asked what I was up to. I explained that I was just checking the supplies in our bags to make sure everything was in good shape. He immediately started trying…
Make a Winter Survival Kit and Don’t Rely on your Summer Supplies It is likely that you already have some form of emergency equipment in your vehicle. However, I am going to point out some items you may not have considered. I’ll also stress the importance of cycling your kit at least twice a year….
You might be asking why go camping in a RV? RV camping allows you to bring the comforts of home right to the campground. Due to the size of a RV you can have everything with you no matter where you go. Most RVs also have generators and water holding tanks allowing you to be…
When discussing the things that you need in a wilderness survival kit you need to consider that you will be carrying these items with you on all of your outdoor adventures. Keeping that in mind you should narrow down the items in your kit to include only those which are critical in your current environment….
Have you ever wondered what the steps are for growing cucumbers? If you are like me then you love to chow down on pickled cucumbers or just salted slices. A few years ago I decided that making my own pickles would be an excellent idea, so I could get the flavor just the way I…
Generally speaking the last part of winter and early spring are the best time to plant your fruit bearing trees and bushes. A simple way to tell is to check the local nurseries. If they have bare root fruit trees out then it’s time to plant. Having multiple sources of food on your homestead is…