There's a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to warding off biting insects. We'll try almost anything to avoid being a meal, but what actually works? And, what can we learn about biting insects that helps us avoid them?

These firestarters are made by stuffing natural tinders into an egg-carton and covering them with beeswax. It's so simple and they work great, catching fire quickly and burning long and slow.

I just finished reading Justin Barbour’s Man and Dog: Through the Newfoundland Wilderness and it's a fantastic book! It’s a great story and the book is packed with helpful lessons about backcountry travel.