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Camping 101: The Emergency Shelter Camp

By Tom Watson

It's a smart camper who prepares for emergency situations, particularly the more active outdoors' enthusiast, who oftentimes includes other activities with their camping such as canoeing or hiking. One of the primary tasks any camper should learn is how to create an emergency shelter. You probably already have the materials you need.

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Finding Your Way Without A Compass

By Tom Watson

Sometimes when we are in the great outdoors, we don't have the luxury of a compass and must rely on other methods to find a north-south line of orientation. Here are some tips on discovering, which direction you are headed to find your way back to camp or your favorite trail.

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Tips For Securing Drinking Water

By Tom Watson

Being lost or stranded in the outdoors without an adequate supply of drinkable water is always a major concern. However, there are at least a half-dozen ways in which even a mildly resourceful person can eventually collect enough water to meet most people's minimum requirements. Here are several different techniques for finding and collecting drinking water in most outdoor environments.

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Make Hiking With Kids Fun

First Time Backpacking Tips

Signal Mirrors: An Invaluable Life-saving Device

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Check-off List For Day Hiking Trips

No-Trace Hiking And Camping

Simplifying The Ever-Technical Backpack

Getting Back On The Trail

The Eleventh Essential

Hiking Basics: Safety And Common Sense

Beware Of The "Umbles"

Outdoor Photography Tips: Part 1 -- Gear

Finding Your Way With A Map And Compass

The Ten Essentials: An Annotated List

Making A Lightweight First Aid Kit

Bugs, Bears, And Snakes, Oh My!

The Fine Art Of Family Dayhiking

The Do-It-Yourself Coffee Can Survival Kit

Suggested Equipment List For Backpack Trips

Quality Socks: A Must for Hikers

Lost And Confused:
The Dangers of Solo Hiking

Picking The Perfect Pack

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