Backpacking Adventures: From Day Hikes to Multi-Day Challenges

When the thrill of hiking through the local woods begins to wear off, interest in the outdoors can be rekindled by backpacking through some rougher areas. This

Essential Wilderness Survival Kit: Insights from a Former Homeless Survivalist

This writer spent over three years living in the woods outside of Bath, England. I learned that the wilderness was also the city of Bath as well as the woods.

Superior Hiking Trail: Your Guide to Scenic Minnesota Hikes

If you are an avid hiker you should know about one of the most scenic trails in the United States; the Superior Hiking Trail. These trails have been labeled as

Essential Wilderness Survival Skills: Lessons from a Survival Expert

The definition of “wilderness” varies from person to person. But, whether you are in the city or in the jungle, “wilderness” is where you are alone aga

Find Your Perfect Hiking Boots: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you are new to hiking or a seasoned pro, determining the best hiking boots for you can be quite a challenge. These boots tend to be a bit expensive so y

Backpacking Food Guide: Planning, Packing & Staying Edible

Have you ever seen the commercial for the taco chain that has people rescuing some hikers in the mountains and then offering them food bought from the taco fast

Dick Proenneke: A Story of Self-Sufficiency and Wilderness Living

Dick Proenneke had a dream, and he had the courage to do what it took to make that dream a reality. He vowed to live alone in the wilderness, to live his life i

The Growing Popularity of Hiking: Explore Trails & Wilderness

For whatever reason, many people enjoy getting into the outdoors to enjoy hiking on trails or blazing their own trails through the wilderness. Whether walking a

Best Wilderness Survival Knives: Choosing the Right Tool for Preparedness

As any lover of the great outdoors knows, a wilderness knife can be vital to survival. There are many situations when a wilderness survival knife could come in

Essential Hiking Gear: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

If you are new to the sport of hiking, you may think that all you need is a bottle of water and you are off. Nothing could be further from the truth as a hiker

Embrace Self-Sufficiency: A Guide to Wilderness Living

Some people are into wilderness living merely in theory. Some people go camping periodically. Then, there are some who have wilderness living thrust upon them

Choosing the Right Wilderness Kayak: A Comprehensive Guide

Buying a kayak (often called “canoes” in England, confusingly enough) should never be done on a whim, especially if you plans to go out on the sea or in the

Wilderness Survival Basics: A Practical Guide for City Dwellers

Wilderness survival is just a matter of keeping your cool, evaluating the situation around you, and then making smart decisions that could potentially save your

Durable Hiking Backpacks: Built for Adventure & Emergency

It used to be that if you wanted a really effective hiking pack you had to hit the military surplus store and by something that a soldier would use. Then the c

Navigating English Vocabulary: Common Phrases for Visitors & New Residents

If you are visiting or moving to England, expect to learn a new language. You already have the basics down like “Please” and “Thank you.” But you will

Essential Outdoor Survival Skills: Preparation & Safety

Adventuring in the great outdoors is always a great deal of fun. If it wasn’t, the sporting goods stores wouldn’t be filled with all those outdoor products

Choosing the Right Backpack: Your Essential Backpacking Equipment Guide

The basis of any backpacking adventure starts with your backpacking equipment, specifically the backpack itself. Call it the foundation of your adventure becaus

Choosing & Using Hiking Backpacks: A Comprehensive Guide

A school backpack is next to useless in a survival situation, or even a weekend camping situation. It is just not built to take the knocks and pings of living

Choosing the Right Women's Hiking Boots: A Comprehensive Guide

Women’s feet are definitely more delicate compared to men’s feet so they need more protection and padding. If you are one of those women who are planning to

Backpacking vs. Hiking: A Guide to Wilderness Adventures

There are two ways to go hiking. There is the kind of hiking where you put on a little fanny pack with water and some things in it and set out for the day know