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If you're going out on the trail for longer than a day hike, you'll want something more than peanut butter sandwiches during the trek. Learn the trail cooking supplies and techniques you'll need to cook up a great meal at camp whether you're in California or anywhere in the world.Trail Cooking Supplies A camping stove and fuel will help you prepare hot meals. You'll also need a bowl or plate, utensils (sporks are multipurpose) and a lidded pot. These are the minimum supplies you'll need to …

Whether you’re fishing, hitting the ocean, or cruising the intercostal in Florida, you should be prepared for the worst. While your boat might be operational, covered by insurance, and considered safe, it can still experience disaster. How prepared are you for a boating emergency? Below are the top five boating emergency preparedness scenarios and how to handle each of them.Emergency One: FireEven though your boat is at sea, it can still catch fire. If you’re at sea, get passengers off the …

From regional campgrounds to national parks, Colorado boasts a vast array of camping opportunities. The scenery is always gorgeous, but those lovely views come accompanied by a few notable hazards. Come prepared with the knowledge and right survival tools and you'll have a wonderful time. Keep the following do's and don'ts in mind as you get ready for your next camping trip: Do: Practice Campfire Safety Colorado's most destructive forest fires burn tens of thousands of acres, destroy …

From summertime salmon runs to winter ice fishing, Alaska offers some of the best fishing in the country. However, the country's rugged terrain can be unforgiving. If you're planning a fishing trip to Alaska, here's what you need to know about staying safe while on your fishing trip.Be Bear Smart When salmon are spawning, bears stick around streams -- and cause conflict with humans. Be bear smart to avoid getting injured or killed by a bear. Wear a bear bell or talk while you're walk …

Use Your Rescue Laser in North Carolina From the Blue Ridge to the Great Smokies, North Carolina has some of the country's best hikes. Whether you're heading out for a day or thru-hiking, take safety precautions — you never know what can happen on the trail. Use this hiking safety guide as a checklist before your next hike.Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back As a "just in case" precaution, it's important that you tell someone when and where you're hiking. Text a frie …