Ten best reasons for winter camping

The best camping season, IHO, starts when the snow flies. Here’s why you should consider winter camping. by Leon Pantenburg In July, 1981, I hiked north along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. I was headed home after an end-to-end canoe trip of the big river the previous year. I decided to follow the example of …

Urban camouflage: Blend in if you have to walk home after a disaster

You just got off work, something happens and you hit gridlock on the highway. In this scenario the best choice is to abandon the car, take your Get-Home bag out of the trunk and walk.  Can you blend in with the rest of the unprepared people so you don’t become a target for robbers or …

Urban camoflauge: Blend in if you have to walk home after a disaster

Home You just got off work, something happens and you hit gridlock on the highway. In this scenario the best choice is to abandon the car, take your Get-Home bag out of the trunk and walk.  Can you blend in with the rest of the unprepared people so you don’t become a target for robbers …