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How To Use Plants As Survival Medicine

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

In a survival situation you will have to use what is available. In using plants and other natural remedies, positive identification of the plants involved is as critical as in using them for food. Proper use of these plants is equally important. The following terms, and their definitions, are associated with medicinal plant use: Poultice. [...]

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How To Treat Intestinal Parasites

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

You can usually avoid worm infestations and other intestinal parasites if you take preventive measures. For example, never go barefoot. The most effective way to prevent intestinal parasites is to avoid uncooked meat and raw vegetables contaminated by raw sewage or human waste used as a fertilizer. However, should you become infested and lack proper [...]

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How To Treat Diarrhea

by Survive The Outdoors June 1, 2011

Diarrhea is a common, debilitating ailment caused by a change of water and food, drinking contaminated water, eating spoiled food, becoming fatigued, and using dirty dishes. You can avoid most of these causes by practicing preventive medicine.   If you get diarrhea, however, and do not have antidiarrheal medicine, one of the following treatments may [...]

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Leave No Trace designates Mount Rainier as 2011 Hot Spot

by Outdoor Hub June 1, 2011

Seattle,WA, May 13, 2011 – Leave No Trace designates Mount Rainier as 2011 Hot Spot The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has selected Mount Rainier National Park as this year’s Hot Spot, to put a check on excessive recreational impacts.  May 6, 2011 (Boulder, CO) The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics [...]

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How To Cook Pancakes When Camping

by Outdoor Hub May 27, 2011

Good pancakes can go a long way when your on a family camping trip, boy scout trip or just in the woods alone. I always make sure to have the proper equipment to make this easy camp food. These are my steps for rocking some great pancakes in the wilderness. Buy a huge bag of [...]

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How To Clean Camp Dishes

by Outdoor Hub May 27, 2011

Scrape food particles into the burning fire. The fire will consume the food and once the fire is out, the ashes mask the smell. Whereas, scraping the food any which where could attract bears or other wildlife. In parks, it’s important to keep animals out of the campsites. You could also bury the food like [...]

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How to be Prepared for a Camping and Fishing Trip

by Outdoor Hub May 24, 2011

For camping trips with a planned fishing component two overlooked items that can turn out to be true lifesavers are a lock-blade filet knife and a second spool of line for a spinning reel. A lock-blade filet knife is much easier to carry in pockets and is less bulky to pack than a comparable knife [...]

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How To Make a High Protein Meal for the Hiking Trail

by Outdoor Hub May 24, 2011

Pouch-packaged chicken or tune, instead of canned, in a tortilla is a quick and delicious protein-rich meal for the trail. Both items come in durable, light and flat packaging that is not difficult to stick back in your pack after using. You can also add flavor by carrying a mixture of lemon pepper, onion powder [...]

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How To Plan Better Camping Meals

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

Food can be a driving force for completing a hike or long day of camping activities. Good food can make it all worth it and can even bring people closer together. It doesn’t matte if your camping out of a vehicle or a backpack good planning can make all the difference. Don’t be one of [...]

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How To Dress for Camping

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

The trouble with camping and hiking is that you often never know what the temperature or weather is going to be. I always recommend to people to dress in layers and bring layers that are appropriate for the time of year and climate you will be camping or hiking in. There is a big difference [...]

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How to be a First Time Camper but Look Like a Pro

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

Even though you may be a beginner at camping and you don’t really know what to do there is one easy way to establish your no dummy. Practice assembling your tent before you head out on your trip. Being able set up your tent quickly and efficiently is invaluable when your trying to prove your [...]

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How To Backpack Light While Bringing Power Foods

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

The biggest struggle for backpackers is weight. So one simple tick I use to ensure I have the power food to move forward up the tail while also cutting down on weight is oatmeal packets. When backpacking, oatmeal can be eaten with just a plastic spoon.   Simply boil water (or heat to preference) and pour [...]

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How To Dry Out Camping Gear

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

There is only one thing worse than getting your clothes and gear wet when you’re camping, and that’s putting them back on the next day!  When the elements are against you, there is sometimes no way around getting soggy. Your first line of defense is having high quality, waterproof fabrics on the exterior that are [...]

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How To Improve on a Flashlight

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

When your out camping, more times than not, you’ll need a flashlight or lantern for something at sometime in the night. I’ve found after countless fumblings with a flashlight I have found that the best tool I could possibly have in my gear bag is a headlamp.  I’m also an avid hunter and thus I [...]

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How To Improve the First Camping Trip of Summer

by Outdoor Hub May 23, 2011

For most outdoor enthusiasts north of the 38th parallel camping takes a hiatus from October – April.  And like most people, if the camping stuff is out of site, it’s out of mind, until the weather turns warm again.  When heading out for the first time of the season, be sure you’re going out after [...]

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How To Train for a Mountain Hunt

by Mike O'Reilly May 18, 2011

Cardiovascular fitness is the most important element of deer or elk hunting Out West, and especially elk hunting. The reason is because sometimes when you chase elk, you literally must chase elk. I’ll offer up some suggestions for getting your heart and lungs ready for serious alpine action: Ride a bike. Start with three days-a-week [...]

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Chocolate Raspberry Roctane Adds Depth to GU Energy Labs Ultra Endurance Energy Line

by Outdoor Hub May 16, 2011

Expands Sports Nutrition Options for Serious Endurance Athletes May 16, 2011, Berkeley, CA – GU Energy Labs, creators of the original sports energy gel, today announced the introduction of Chocolate Raspberry Roctane – an important addition to the GU line of ultra endurance energy gels. Formulated by company founder Dr. William Vaughan to fuel his [...]

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