Hiking & Camping

Water is essential for healthy functioning. Supplementing the supply of clean water a hiker carries requires knowledge of the locations of potable water on the hiking trail and a means of purifying water by boiling, filtering, chemical additives or ultraviolet light.

Although there are certainly challenges that can be associated with camping vacations, I also know from experience that there are many positives. This article lists and looks at ten advantages.

Hiking is generally a safe and enjoyable activity. Dangers posed by animal and human predators are at the low end of the risk scale. However, the consequences of being unprepared for an aggressive encounter can result in serious injury or death.

As you come nearer to your retirement age, you may not have quite enough money in your Savings that you feel you need to retire and travel in an RV. But there are a number of ways for you use your personal skills and make extra money to supplement your Savings as you travel in your RV.

A few quick hints your body gives you when you're at or nearing your limit and need a break.

Truck tents, which can be set up in the bed of a pickup truck, offer campers an alternative to traditional ground tents. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of truck tents.

weBoost's Drive Reach RV pulls in the cell tower signal so you can make calls and surf the Internet while parked or moving

Leaves, trail, hills, blacktop, walkers, bikes...

It's a nice knife, but I got one issue with it.

When traveling, the only guarantee is that you can’t count on the strength of your cellular signal. For RVs and Campers and the like, nothing compares to having the Connect RV 65 for bringing a strong signal to all devices

As it turns out, this budget knife got a hidden feature

Avoiding dehydration when lost in the wilderness is perhaps the most important factor to consider. Dehydration may cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and hallucinations, thereby limiting the chances of survival. However, there are several ways to keep hydrated when one is lost in the wilderness.

Emergencies require a smart approach to preparedness. Most of these situations are temporary and have a high probability of occurrence such as a short term disruption of utility services caused by an electrical storm, an injury at home or a threat to personal or household security.

The positive and negatives about the rooftop tent are evaluated in this article.

Kharghar is a town in the Navi Mumbai area in the state of Maharashtra in India. Parsik hill range starts ascending from these geographical regions and for beginners in hiking adventures these hills present a good opportunity and most of these hiking trails are within 2-3 km in lengths.

I got this multitool a year ago, and guest what happened.

CRKT claims you can carry it without scaring snowflakes. And now, I’m about to test the claim.

How to use the NADA pricing system to get the best pricing you can for your old RV and pay the least for that newer one you want.

My smartphone replaced some of my stuffs, but not the flashlight.

I wrote this journal entry shortly after finishing my northbound A.T. thru-hike from Springer Mountain, GA, to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.

A camping trip can be greatly enhanced... or ruined... by a poor choice of campsite. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.

Campfire storytelling tips for scary or funny stories for kids. See how veteran storytellers keep their audience focused on them, and how they use these tips to tell unforgettable campfire stories.

In the hands of an expert, all blades are weapons. Yet butterfly knives are not ideal entry level defense tool.

RV owners, especially the "newbies" to camping in an RV are not trained to fix most of the more common problems that will eventually occur in their camper. But knowledge of their options for seeking help can get their Rv back on the road with a minimal amount of work and at lower costs.

Keychain tools complement my blades, and they also save me some sharpening

I once owned them, until one imploded.

Forrest Fenn says that he has hidden a treasure in the Rocky Mountains and has written a poem with clues to where his treasure chest is hidden. This page provides resources and information about the treasure hunt.

The Coup du Savoyard, or the tap is not just the only way to open these beauties.

This is to be fair to non-knife people. The article tries to explain why a flicking pocket knife scared them.

The realities of RV Travel are not what so many people new to this special world of Travel and Entertainment expected when they were dreaming of retiring to this special lifestyle.

Do you want to know How To Catch, Clean and Cook a Fish While Camping? Read on and learn the few basic things you need to, know when fishing!

For some reason, people are getting triggered by my knife

A head-to-head comparison between the highly popular Hydro Flask water bottle, and a similarly built cheap copy cat.

Read this simple set of quick checks you can perform and some simple preventive maintenance tips on your RV Furnace to make sure it runs efficiently and safely for you.

Barefoot hiking is therapeutic because there are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet. It is refreshing, and here's why.

Traveling to the Keys in an RV is a little different from most trips. The drive itself requires some special skills and the selection of a place to stay is very important. Going there? Read this.

These are some great Tips for the RV Owner who has holding tanks in their Motorhome or other RV . follow these to make your camping trip more fun and eliminate problems with your tanks.

Every state has its own legal requirements for towing a vehicle on their roads which includes the specifics for a legal Supplemental Braking System. RV owners who tow should know these requirements for their own safety as they travel around the country.

The smart RV owner will make regular inspections of their RV to help eliminate the chance of most water leaks from ever happening. A little Preventive Maintenance can save you a lot of money.

Even at my ripe old age, I still camp every chance I get. Unless I’m trail camping, I wouldn’t be without at least one crock pot. One meal turns into another. Great for making hot drinks and more!

Learn how your 2-Way RV fridge works. Learn how to maintain and even repair one yourself , This is relatively easy once you do your homework. This article will walk you through how your Fridge operates and the common problems.

How to select your new TV for your RV. Upgrading your TV service in your Camper requires a little forethought and you can upgrade to better Video service and at a reasonable price.

Proper foul weather apparel is essential for successful outdoor adventures. In this article I’ll review and detail the top 5 rain gear options for keeping you warm, dry, and out there!

Here are a few inexpensive items that you may not have, that might just save you a lot of hassle when out camping and hiking

Traditionally, holiday lights are the decorative items for festivals. Now the holiday light has been diversified and is not exclusive to holiday decoration. People love to light up the Christmas lights in the yard all the year round, especially the LED tree lights, which is more eco-friendly lighting over long time illumination and bring warm atmosphere. Here I would love to review Lightshare LED birch tree light, for its affordable cost, various decorations, eco-friendliness and warm glow.

With the costs of Motorhomes spiraling ever higher each year, it is more logical for the frugal retiree to purchase an older model, in good shape, and upgrade it to suit their needs and also save money.

Read this to learn what Foods, Condiments and Spices lend themselves to storage in your RV Camper or Motorhome. You can eat better on the road with a little food storage forethought.

More and more people are hiking with their dogs in bear country. From personal experience, this article outlines tips that should protect yourself and your dog from an unwanted bear encounter.