Whenever you're out backpacking in the woods, one of the most important things you need to bring is a compass. A compass will tell you where you are and give you your bearings in the event that you get lost. But what will you do in the event you lose your compass during your trip? It's not the end of the world and it will not spell your doom if it does because there are many … [Read more...] about Tips for orienteering without a compass
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Tips for making campfires
To complete the image of camping and make it a real experience, a campfire is always needed. It's such an integral part of camping that you can't picture a camp without a campfire. Looking at a campfire, enjoying its warmth and bonding with friends or family around it is one thing, but actually making one is a different matter altogether. Making a campfire is also ne of the … [Read more...] about Tips for making campfires
Tips on how to take your dog camping
With summer fast approaching, it's expected that most people will be planning to engage in various summer activities. One of the most popular activities during summer is camping. But for those who have pets, it's not as easy to just go out of town. The solution? Bring your dog with you if you're just going on a short camping trip. This is a great way to bond with your pet and … [Read more...] about Tips on how to take your dog camping
How to Use Wax Paraffin to Start a Campfire
Do you love going on camping trips? One of the skills you need to master is how to start a campfire. If you really want to go back to the basics – the kind of methods that prehistoric men use – you can rub two pieces of wood together and generate enough heat from friction to start a fire. But this is a very tedious way of starting a fire and can take a lot of time, not to … [Read more...] about How to Use Wax Paraffin to Start a Campfire