Tom Watson, Author at Guide Outdoors

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Tom Watson

Tom Watson is an award-winning writer who honed his outdoor skills while living in Minnesota and Kodiak, Al...

Tom Watson is an award-winning writer who honed his outdoor skills while living in Minnesota and Kodiak, Alaska. He is a frequent contributor to several outdoor magazines, author of four books: "Sixty Hikes within Sixty Miles of Minneapolis," "Best Tent Camping-Minnesota," "How to Think Like a Survivor," and "Kids Gone Paddlin' ." He's also an avid kayaker and canoer, camper, naturalist, writer/ photographer specializing in paddle sports, outdoor adventuring and self-reliance skills. He resides in western Minnesota. He writes a column on camping/outdoor adventure tips.

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Cold Night—Warm Sleep!

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.

How To Rescue Yourself After Falling Through Ice

Here are step-by-step procedures one can use to rescue yourself after falling through the ice.

Campfire Cooking with Apples

Dirty hands holding three apples

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

Camp Cooking: Bag-N-Pot Combos

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.

D-I-Y Camp Kitchen Tongs

Husband and wife cooking dinner at their campsite by the river

With a little innovation, you can create the ultimate tool for campfire cooking.

Finding Your way Without a Compass

Here are tips on discovering the direction you are headed to find your way back to camp without a compass.

Campfire Cocktails

Dog and women holding a mug sitting around a campfire

Nothing beats the enjoyment of a campfire cocktail with friends.

Building Your Backwoods Bathroom

Cathole Latrine Diagram

When you’ve gotta go…you’ve gotta go.

Improve Your Campsite with “Y” Stick Extensions

The “Y”stick is a simple gadget that can make your tarp more manageable throughout your campsite.

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News, Adventures & Links By State

Author

Tom Watson

Tom Watson is an award-winning writer who honed his outdoor skills while living in Minnesota and Kodiak, Al...

Tom Watson is an award-winning writer who honed his outdoor skills while living in Minnesota and Kodiak, Alaska. He is a frequent contributor to several outdoor magazines, author of four books: "Sixty Hikes within Sixty Miles of Minneapolis," "Best Tent Camping-Minnesota," "How to Think Like a Survivor," and "Kids Gone Paddlin' ." He's also an avid kayaker and canoer, camper, naturalist, writer/ photographer specializing in paddle sports, outdoor adventuring and self-reliance skills. He resides in western Minnesota. He writes a column on camping/outdoor adventure tips.

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