Hiker’s Guide to Preventing and Treating a Sprained Ankle

Hiker’s Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Sprained Ankles What to do if you sprain your ankle while hiking in the wild  Today we learn what to do if you sprain your ankle while in the wild, how to prevent injury, how to test the strength of your ankles,...

Backpack Emergency Kit Checklist

Wilderness Emergency Backpack and Day Pack Survival Kit Emergencies can happen while you are in the wilderness.  Improve your odds of getting back home safely and with minimal discomfort by packing this emergency backpack kit.  Unpleasant emergencies can be brought...

How to Buy, Fit and Pack a Backpack

How to Choose, Fit and Pack A Backpack Wearing the wrong sized backpack for your torso, improperly fitting your pack and/or loading your pack incorrectly can make your hike uncomfortable or even painful.  Learn the right way to choose, fit and pack your backpack so...

Safety Tips for Hiking in Bear Country

How To Hike Safely in Bear Country Bears choose beautiful places to live.  Places you want to visit and hike.  So how can you safely hike in bear country?  Today we are talking about hiking in bear country.  You’ll learn how to identify whether you’re looking at a...

What To Do If you Get Lost In the Woods

Navigations Tips and What to Do if You Get Lost In the Woods If you spend enough time hiking new trails, you are likely to get lost in the woods at some time.  Usually, it is easy to find your way back to the trail, but there are times when a trail is not well marked...
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