A lot of people use the “chance of being struck by lightning” to sound like it is about as likely as winning a lottery. This is really a dangerous way to think of it. The reason that few people are…
Category: Outdoors
How to Make a Nylon Hammock
A hammock can be a lightweight, easy to set up comfortable way to spend the night in the woods or just about anywhere you can hang one up. Here is a simple, easy to make hammock. It does require sewing,…
Understanding Venomous Snake Bites & Treatment
In North America there are two main types of venomous snakes: the crotalids and the elapids. The crotalids are also known as pit vipers because of the heat sensing organ within the hole or “pit” on the front of the…
Blackened Trout on a Campfire
One of our family’s favorite recipes is blackened fish. Here is a way to cook Cajun style trout while camping. Cover the trout generously with your favorite Cajun seasoning and wrap it in bacon. The bacon will keep the fish…
Camping Dishwasher
When we camp, we try not to burn through a lot of paper plate and cups. For most breakfast and dinner meals we use permanent dishes and cups. Since we already have to wash pots and pans, it is really…
Tent Camping Checklist
Here is our family’s checklist for tent camping. I thought it might be helpful for someone just starting out. We use this list for weekend tent camping at sites with electricity and water available. I like to keep the list…
How to Build a Spring Snare Trap
Reggie’s Outdoor has a great video about how to build a snare trap. This is a simple trap that can be easily built in survival situations.