Wilderness TrekkersCamping
Finding a Hiking Trail in your Neck of the Woods
One of the best ways to get involved in hiking and learning about this wonderful activity is to go to your local parks, state parks, national parks or any recreational area you can find that is close to home. Many communities offer walking and biking paths and you can probably find something a short drive [...]
Make Your Own First Aid Kit
Make your own homemade First Aid Kit to take on every hiking, camping or backpacking trek. All wilderness trekkers should carry one! Click HERE: http://www.squidoo.com/makeyourownfirstaidkit Technorati Tags: first aid kit, hiking first aid, make your own first aid kit, survival, Wilderness Trekkers
Which trail should I take for a 5-day Arizona camping trip?
I live in Decatur, Georgia, next to Atlanta, and am planning a solo 5-day camping trip in early October within 100 miles of Flagstaff. My criteria are: –water –seclusion –much beauty –strenuous is OK, maybe preferred –bonus: good side trails, especially historic ones. I’ve looked at 3 AZ trail books, & narrowed my [...]
Why do they tell you to use pepper spray in a bear attack? Why not carry a gun and shoot it if it attacks?
I always carry my firearm….I’m not relying on some pepper spray while hiking to fend off a bear… I understand attacks are rare, but still… I just finished reading ‘The Grizzly Maze’, the story of how Timothy (Dexter) Treadwell, the ‘famous’ Bear Whisperer and leader of the ‘Grizzly People’ of the 90′s, and his [...]
What is the safest and best way and least costly way to clean a down sleeping bag?
Should I use costly down sleeping bag soap or “Green” soap or regular laundry detergent ? I used to manage a high-end backpacking gear shop so I know the manufacturers’ recommendations. Plus I have owned and washed down bags for years. You can safely use either regular Woolite or Ivory Snow (the detergent, NOT [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Basic Camping First Aid
Nothing ruins your camping trip like a brush with poison ivy, a pesky bee sting or other minor injury. Unfortunately, there�s no way to guarantee you won�t encounter any of these inconveniences, but you can be prepared to deal with them. Read on for more advice on packing … Technorati Tags: Camping, first aid
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 [...]