Bear Attack Statistics

A group of Kodiak brown bears on a mountain ridge.

Here’s what bear attack statistics can teach you about exploring bear country responsibly…

Backpacking In the Rain – How to Enjoy Wet Weather on the Trail

Hikers look over a rainy valley in GSMNP.

Even if your favorite weather is hot and dry, backpacking in the rain can be an absolute joy! The dust has been washed away, leaving the air fresh and the foliage at its greenest. Water droplets smack the canopy overhead in a funky, offbeat pattern. The earth wafts the smell of freshly moistened dirt… my […]

How to Find Food in the Wild

Bears in meadow searching for BearVault bear canister

What is Foraging? | How to Forage for Wild Food When Backpacking | Safety Tips for Foraging | How to Find Food in the Wild

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

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