http://www.adventuresurvival.com Survival tips and adventure gear Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:58:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It does not matter how careful you and the rest of your group are, if you are planning on going camping or hiking, first aid kits need to be packed in with the rest of your gear. Even the smallest cut or insect bite can turn into a major problem ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/gear/first-aid-kits-are-for-your-protection/18/ by Trevor Paetkau Six hours from the trailhead, 2 hours past his turn-around time and with storms filling in from the valley, Alex Theissen was at the edge of panic. What had started as a unremarkable spring outing in the White Mountains was going south quickly and the prospect of spending ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/how-to-survive/cold-weather-survival/16/ By Steve Gillman Survival skills just for backpacking? Why not? For ultralight backpackers like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. If you spend any time in the wilderness, it also just feels good to know you can deal with whatever comes up. Survival means staying warm and dry, hydrated, uninjured, and ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/how-to-survive/outdoor-survival-skills/15/ by Henry Juarez It is interesting to note that survival can be broken down into RULES OF THREE. These rules of three can be instrumental in providing a checklist or packing list for things to take on your next trip. You can last 3 MINUTES without air. If you are taking a scuba ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/how-to-survive/the-rules-of-three-for-outdoor-survival/14/ http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/survival-video/how-to-build-a-fire-video/17/ Every year, weather disturbances wreak havoc in different parts of the world. In the coastal communities of the United States, residents will often experience hurricanes. In the northern areas, snowstorms and blizzards. But in the continental plains, there are tornadoes and wind storms. What is a tornado? This is a act ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/how-to-survive/tornado-emergency-preparation/13/ Leatherman Charge Titanium TTi Multi Tool Leatherman combined two winning multitools, the Charge AL and ALX, to create this feature-rich survival tool that's easy and comfortable to use. Light weight titanium handles protect the blades and are made for comfort to handle the toughest of tasks. Made from 100% stainless steel ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/gear/survival-tool-titanium-leatherman-charge/11/ Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/survival-video/more-adventure-and-survival-videos/10/ These durable and versatile bottles have many uses, including: -The obvious: use as a canteen to store water or any other liquid. -As an ice pack in a cooler. Fill 5/6 of the way with water, freeze it and then put in a cooler to keep food cold. When it melts, it ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/gear/multiple-uses-for-nalgene-bottles/9/  By Ryan Hills If you ever decide to go hiking, even for a short period of time, I can't express how important it is to be smart, and know that no matter how short of a time you plan on spending out there, anything can happen to you. It's the really small ... http://www.adventuresurvival.com/2008/survival-stories/the-dangers-of-the-outdoors/8/