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How many bear attacks in the USA?
Magnum Bear Spray and Hip Holster – 7.9 ounces by UDAP “Between 1900 and 2003 there were about 52 recorded deaths due to black bears, 50 due to brown bears and 5 due to polar bears” Steven Colbert is constantly saying how dangerous bears are. Magnum Bear Spray and Hip Holster – 7.9 ounces [...]
Iceland warned of polar bear attacks?
Iceland warned of polar bear attacks Jun 24 2008 MARAUDING polar bears could cause terror on Iceland after experts claimed global warming could bring the killer beasts across the sea. The alert came as police there shot two bears in just two weeks. The animals – which are not native to Iceland – are [...]
HIKING Help, Trekking Poles Newscast Video
POLES for Hiking, Trekking & Walking Get the DVD ! News article done by Reece Stein in Salt Lake City about trekking poles, featuring Jayah Faye Paley – www.AdventureBuddies.NET With one exception/error (can you find it?) good info. Duration : 0:2:24 Technorati Tags: balance, cross, endurance, exercise, hikers, Hiking, outdoors, poles, staff, strength, training, [...]
How should one properly react to a bear attack?
Run? Stay put? Let the bear attack you? Help!? Thanks. That depends on the species of bear that is attacking you, but you never run you always hold your ground and slowly back away. In black bear attacks it is advised that you fight back. Fight as if your life depends on it.. gouge eyes, [...]
Eureka Solo Backcountry 1 Tent
Here is a great Eureka tent Eureka Solo Backcountry 1 Tent for a bike or backpacking trek. It is just the right weight at just over 3 pounds and all seams are factory taped making it very waterproof. It’s a nice tent that can be taken into the backcountry with confidence. It is a one-man [...]
Lyme Disease Awareness
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness that is acquired by getting bitten by a tick. Deer ticks are the most common carriers of the disease. As outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy being on the trail in the woods you must take precautions because that is where you will find the little critters and that’s where they [...]
Banana Boat Dessert for Campers and Backpackers
On a recent Cub Scout campout (Webelos Weekend), the boys went around to various learning stations such as fire building, nature, fishing, archery, BB Gun shooting and cooking. At the cooking station they were taught how to make a simple campfire dessert using bananas. The campfire should be at the hot embers stage [...]
TENTS & SLEEPING BAGS
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The Ten Essentials for Backpacking and Hiking
During one of our Cub Scout den meetings last year we did a little experiment in order to teach our Cub Scouts some basics about hiking before they moved on to Boy Scouts. The boys were told to bring in ten of the most important things they believed they must have in their backpack to [...]
Boots with a Map and a Compass – Framed ART PRINT
Boots with a Map and a Compass Framed Art Print17.6875 in. x 21.6875 in.Buy at AllPosters.com Digitally Printed on Archival Photographic Paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Altrec Outdoors Technorati Tags: Backpacker, Backpacking, camper, compass, compass and map, hiker, hiking boots, map, trekking