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How to Filter and Purify Water in the Backcountry
How to filter and purify backcountry water: filtering vs purifying, squeeze and gravity filters, chemical tablets, boiling and UV, and which method fits your trip.
How to Read a Topographic Map and Use a Compass (Plain-English Guide)
How to read a topographic map and use a compass, explained simply: what contour lines tell you, taking and following a bearing, orienting the map to the land, and handling declination.
Wilderness First Aid Basics: What Every Hiker and Camper Should Know
Wilderness first aid basics every hiker and camper should know: assessing injuries, treating cuts, sprains, and burns, and knowing when to get help.
Outdoor Safety 101: How to Stay Safe (and Found) in the Wild
The outdoor safety foundation every hiker, camper, and angler needs: telling someone your plan, navigation backups, the ten essentials, water and weather, and the STOP rule.
