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Survival & Safety
Ferro Rod vs. Bic Lighter: What Actually Works for Backcountry Fire
Forget the romantic notions of firecraft. When your life might depend on it, what's truly reliable in the backcountry: a ferro rod or a simple Bic lighter? We break down the real-world performance.
By Wes Donnelly · · 8 min
Survival & Safety
Food Storage Around Bears and Other Wildlife
Wildlife-resistant food storage protects animals as much as campers. Once animals obtain human food, they may damage property, become aggressive, or be killed by managers. Storage rules vary by species and location, so use the exact approve
By Wes Donnelly · · 2 min
Survival & Safety
How to Store Food in Bear Country: A Practical Wildlife Safety Guide
Learn bear resistant food storage through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real wildlife safety trip.
By Wes Donnelly · · 6 min
Survival & Safety
Why Food in Survival Situations Goes Wrong—and How to Fix It
Learn food in survival situations mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real survival trip.
By Wes Donnelly · · 6 min
Survival & Safety
Lightning Emergency Checklist: Practice Before the Trip
Learn lightning emergency mistakes through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real survival trip.
By Wes Donnelly · · 6 min
Survival & Safety
How to Understand the Role of Food in Survival: A Practical Survival Guide
Learn wilderness survival food priority through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real survival trip.
By Wes Donnelly · · 6 min
Survival & Safety
Lightning Emergency for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Field Guide
Learn lightning safety hiking through a practical sequence, common failure points, a controlled field drill, gear notes, and the safety checks that should happen before a real survival trip.
By Wes Donnelly · · 6 min
Survival & Safety
Lightning in the Backcountry: When to Move, When to Wait
Navigating lightning in the backcountry requires understanding when to seek immediate shelter and when to cautiously wait it out. Learn practical strategies to minimize risk and stay safe when storms strike.
By Wes Donnelly · · 7 min
