Tag Archives: woods

How to Handle Being Lost in the Woods

Posted on November 9, 2021 by The ITS Crew

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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Survival Techniques: Building a Shelter to Live Through the Night

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Nick H.
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Survival Techniques

2 of 3 in the series Survival TechniquesWhile there are some elements of survival that we can live without longer… View Article

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The Story of a Blind Hiker, His Foray into Survival and What We Can Learn From It

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Evan Koepke

The Tale Unfolds The man had been hiking for days on the Appalachian Trail. A master ultra-light camper steadily shuffling… View Article

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The Handy Dandy Backpacking Checklist for Summer Adventures

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jeff More

Do you feel like going backpacking this summer, but haven’t streamlined the packing and planning process? Today I’m sharing the… View Article

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Rediscover America’s Wild Splendor through the National Park Service

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mike Petrucci

National Park Service History The Yellowstone Act passed the House and Senate quickly before moving on to receive the signature… View Article

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Filter Water Easily with the Lightweight and Simple Sawyer Squeeze

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Mike Petrucci

A couple of years ago, I started looking for a water filter to use while hiking in the backcountry of… View Article

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Lightweight Backpacking Step 3: Multi-Function Gear

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Brian Green
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Lightweight Backpacking

4 of 4 in the series Lightweight BackpackingThis is the fourth post in my series on lightweight backpacking aimed at… View Article

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Hill People Gear Kit Bag: Concealed Carry in the Backcountry

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Peter Hogg

The Hill People Gear Kit Bag is a platform for concealed carry of a handgun in the backcountry. Carrying on… View Article

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