How to Make a Shelter in the Backcountry
Shelter: It’s one of the back-country essentials, and in a survival situation it can save your life. But do you know how to make a shelter[Read More…]
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Paca Pride Guest Ranch
Each year, hundreds of thousands of hikers, backpackers and tourists flock to Washington’s Mountain Loop to enjoy the area’s unique history and national attractions. While[Read More…]
Easton Sundial Shade Review
It was sunny and hot by 11 AM on Sunday and I wanted to hang around the campground before heading into the venue, so I brought out the Easton Sundial Shade. Setup was quick – under two minutes.
The 10 Essentials +
The mistake that many of our rescued subjects make is thinking they will go for a “short day hike” which takes a turn for the worse when they get lost or injured. Being prepared means that when conditions change you have a better chance of survival.
Sport Hansa LLC Bothy 2 Person Shelter
It seems as though with each passing week we confronted with another news story about earthquakes, flash floods, or hikers lost in the backcountry. While[Read More…]
Brooks Range Ultralight Quick Tent
Brooks Range calls it a Quick Tent, but without a floor, dedicated poles, zippers, and a mesh enclosure I find it hard to call this a tent. I prefer the term shelter. There is room to sit up inside and plenty of room for two people or one person and two packs and then you can still cook inside too.
Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker Hammock
The Hennessy Hammock Ultralite model is a truly innovative approach to backcountry sleeping.
Survival Shelters
Everyone tells you to NOT PANIC in an emergency, but few can tell you what TO do – the opposite of panic. If you have no positive alternative, who can blame you for panicking, doing something stupid and giving up?
Ultralight Shelters
In a survival situation, long before building a fire or foraging for food, you must have shelter from the elements.
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