Impromptu Weapon: The Throwing Stick

What is a throwing stick and how can you use this as a weapon? Learn more about this impromptu weapon here! How the Throwing Stick Becomes Your Weapon A throwing…

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The Benefits of Alpaca Wool For Outdoor Clothing

Long before the inception of microfleece and polypropylene base layers, explorers were using wool to keep themselves warm. Wool is incredible at retaining heat, so adventurers covered themselves in it…

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9 Types of Axes for Survival

We have been using axes for 50,000 years! The oldest axe fragment was found in Australia in the 1990s. They are one of the most important tools in human history….

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S’mores Australian Style: how to make Australian S’Mores

S’Mores is a camping treat you hear a lot about when reading stories from the USA.   It’s a big thing over there.    No American camping trip is complete…

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7 Exotic Meats For Grilling And How To Grill Them Right

Do you worry that if SHTF and you need to hunt for your food, the taste of exotic meats might be too much of an initial shock for you or…

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Write your own campsite review

If you have been to a campsite (or campground) here in Australia and want to share your opinion (good and bad) with readers of Australia, then we are accepting reviews…

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Do you know how to put out a campfire properly? 6 tips

Do you know how to put out a campfire properly?  We in Australia have all seen the devastation caused by bushfires, and we can never be complacent about a fire….

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Winter Camping: 8 Reasons to Go Camping in the Cold (and 5 reasons not to)

Which category of camper do you fall into now the weather is cooling down? (a)     With the cooler weather coming on, you put your camping gear away for the next…

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The First Overnight Hiking Trip: what was packed

Many of you started your camping by getting to your location with a car.  Having everything you want packed up in the car, with plenty of necessities and luxuries ready…

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10 clever camping coffee makers: so you never need to drink instant when outdoors!

What coffee maker for outdoors?   We show you, 10 clever coffee makers, for when you are camping or hiking. Since we first wrote this story in 2014, coffee makers for…

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