This post discusses the signs of dehydration and the pros and cons of melting snow versus gathering water from a frozen lake or river.

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.

If you're wondering what to bring on your next day trip, this post has you covered! I'll be going over the ten essentials and why you should carry them.