Depending on where you’re camping, there’ll be different organic materials that are ideal for starting a fire. Occasionally, you’ll find yourself in a place without access to natural materials, and you’ll need to rely on whatever you happen to have along with you – or possibly come up with a creative solution to get a [...]

When planning any outdoor activity from a day-hike to a put-in-to-take-out canoe float trip to fishing out on a lake, it’s wise to always consider the possibility you might have to spend the night. It’s a very low probability, but it could happen. That’s why it’s smart to have a basic survival kit stowed in [...]