Tag Archives: hiking

How to Handle Being Lost in the Woods

Have you ever lost your way on a hike or backpacking trip? Getting disoriented when in the backcountry is pretty… View Article

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Questions on Foot Care and Long Range Survival – Gear Tasting Radio 111

We promised and now we’re delivering another round of questions this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We answer everything from… View Article

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Explore the Backcountry with the Hill People Gear Connor Pack

I’ve had such a great experience with the two Hill People Gear packs I own, (Qui-Ya & Umlindi) that I… View Article

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Footwear and Footcare – Gear Tasting Radio 14

We’ve all got our favorite pair of shoes or boots that we swear by and today on Gear Tasting, Bryan… View Article

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Summer’s Almost Here: Freshen Up Your Skills Before Heading into the Great Outdoors

Summer’s just around the corner and for many of us, that means heading out into the great outdoors in search of adventure…. View Article

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GORUCK Scars: Repairing Gear that’s Been Burned, Shot, Slashed or Sawed

Chances are that if you’re a regular ITS reader, you’ve probably heard of GORUCK. But in the unlikely event you… View Article

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Understanding the Black Magic behind Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings

Editor-in-Chief’s Note: Buck is back with a few thoughts on the mystery behind sleeping bag temperature ratings. If you’ve ever… View Article

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How to Rewarm your Body When You Become Cold, Wet and Miserable

If you’ve ever fallen into ice-cold waters, you know what it truly means to be cold. We often think that… View Article

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The Complete Guide to Land Navigation with the Military Grid Reference System

The ability to navigate terrain with a map and compass is a skill-set that’s become lost in recent years due… View Article

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It’s Not Survival Gear if it’s Not on Your Body

We recently received a comment about our Mini Survival Kit and it got us thinking. Is the Mini Survival Kit… View Article

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