Survival

Winter backpacking offers benefits such as solitude, beauty and freedom, but poses challenges like cold, wet and heavy gear, having good gear, skills and strategy is essential for having a good time in the Arctic areas of northern Europe

Feb 7, 2024
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Gustav
Starting a warming fire in wintertime is more difficult and unreliable, hikers should first and foremost prepare with other heat sources and insulation, argues author, who shares his own experience trying to, and failing, to get a fire going in snowy conditions

Feb 2, 2024
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Gustav
Traditional shelter building differs quite a bit between the Northern- and Southern hemispheres due to different climates that produces different plant types, sizes and litters, resulting in the common types of shelters constructions found in the Northern hemisphere not working in the south

Jan 24, 2024
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Gustav
Relying on skills one does not yet possess is not a valid, albeit common, way to prepare for emergencies, like farming, survival and bushcrafting, author argues, recommending stockpiling for the vast majority

Jan 22, 2024
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Gustav
Winter truly tests your skills and failure could mean certain death while experience and wisdom can make you thrive in even the most hostile environments on our planet.

Nov 29, 2023
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Gustav