Introduction There is not a thing that is more positive than bread. Fyodor Dostoevsky The term "comfort" could stand out from the common perception of being in the Great Outdoors. As a matter of fact, being comfortable seems to be more connected to staying at home, maybe relaxing on the couch, watching television. Nonetheless, for some individuals the concept of … [Read more...] about Making bread in the Great Outdoors
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List of essential gear for a bug out bag
Introduction In the previous articles I mentioned some pieces of gear it's pretty good to have always at easily reach when it comes to create a natural shelter, to purify water and so on. Now it's time to take a closer look to the single elements a solid bug out bag should contain, considering the macro categories we can cluster them. A regulary Bug out bag (set for at … [Read more...] about List of essential gear for a bug out bag
On Boots
Foreword It's pretty peculiar to discuss about gear and equipment capable of responding to practicality, functionality and efficiency criteria in the event that an emergency situation arises caused by weather emergencies, environmental disasters, social unrest and so on. However, a topic of fundamental importance remains massively underrated: footwear. First things … [Read more...] about On Boots
The skills you need in case you got lost
The importance of having more than a plan Even for the shortest period related to a brief vacation, the role of pianification should gain all our attention. This includes several aspects: What if you get lost in an isolated area? If you find yourself lost in an isolated area while on foot, like it happened to the protagonists of the above mentioned news, the most … [Read more...] about The skills you need in case you got lost
Getting lost in an isolated area
Introduction "They made up their mindsAnd they started packingThey left before the sun came up that dayAn exit to eternal summer slackingBut where were they going without ever knowing the way?" Back in the '90, there was a popular song that hit the readio. The song was "The way", and the band Fastball. The song's lyrics are focused on the misadventure of an older … [Read more...] about Getting lost in an isolated area