Author Archives: Tom Watson

Understanding your limitations in the field when suffering from an injury

Forgot your compass? Here’s how to find the north-south line using shadows.

Using food to fuel flames when tinder is scarce.

First aid for common bleeding wounds.

A warm, dry and comfortable sleep is not only refreshing and relaxing after an adventurous day outdoors, it’s a critical aspect of staying healthy and safe as well.

Incorporating apples into your camp cuisine is one of so many pleasures of being outdoors.

Preparing an entire meal in one pot over the campfire or portable stove is a tried and true operation for most anyone who’s camped out.