BearVault’s Guide to Desert Camping

Route 12 near Big Bend National Park - Mark Schuler, NPS

Try camping in the desert to expand your horizons | What you need to know to stay safe and enjoy your desert camping trip | Guide to Desert Camping

Wildfire Safety While Backpacking

Fire spreads across the alpine tundra.

Wildfire Facts | Wildfire Safety | What to do in a wildfire | Backcountry Survival Guide | Learn about surviving a wildfire when backpacking

How to Start a Fire

Campfire in Kings Canyon National Park

How to start a fire without a lighter or matches | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | How to start a fire with sticks

How to Make Water Safe to Drink

A photo of a waterfall in North Carolina with grey rocks and bright white water

How to make water safe to drink | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | Finding Water| Boiling Water | Sanitizing Water

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