“A person is smart. People are dumb, dangerous, panicky animals and you know it.” Agent K, Men in Black (1997) Tommy Lee Jones’s commentary on mob mentality seems—during these uncertain times—to be truer than ever. Toilet paper is flying off the shelves, food supply chains are redlining, and people are protesting across the nation against…
When it comes to an emergency survival situation, it’s hard to look beyond the immediate threat. Gravely wounded group members, hysterical crying, disputes over resources, selfishness, and natural hazards are just a few of the difficulties you must learn endure. Despite this, a leader will always emerge. Boiling it down, there are certain leadership skill-sets…
Bivy camping is not only practical at times, it can be a tremendously rewarding experience. There is nothing quite like watching the natural world coming alive in the morning from amongst the elements. Unfortunately, because of the increased risk of exposure (or discomfort for that matter) many opt for a full tent. The truth is,…
Perishable foods should really be packed out in such a way that you can enjoy them on any length of trip and in any climate. We also understand you may not always be backpacking through rough country. Many of us are just as likely to trek through cities, moving hostel to hotel, metro to metro….
In this post, we break out some paleo camping tips and recipes for your next hike out. Staying away from the standard CLIF bar lunch or leftover-pizza-in-a-bag dinner can be difficult, especially when you are trying to stay paleo. First and foremost, you’ll need the right gear. Check out the tips below as well as…
Going on a day hike? We’ve put together a checklist to make sure you have the right gear going out the door. Every time we go out on a short hike, these are the bare essentials that make up our gear list. Here are a couple of guidelines to remember: Two is one, one is…