How big should your emergency shelter tarp be? Consider the splash line before buying

Tarp shelters can be very effective and comfortable, or they can be miserable. Here is how to choose the right-sized tarp to keep from getting wet when rain water drips off the edge and into the shelter.

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Eight tips for staying warm when cold weather camping

You don’t want to get cold when you’re camping and the weather gets chilly. Here are some tips to help you stay warm.

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Try this practical method to build a survival snow cave

Just about every survival manual shows how to build a snow cave. But the reality is that most people don’t have the skill, tools or time to effectively use this technique. These young scouts did it and you can, too.

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Video: Five tips to make a really quick emergency tarp shelter

Speed and convenience may be the deciding factor between getting wet and cold, of sitting out a storm front, dry and comfortable under a tarp. Here are the materials and skills you need to make a hasty shelter.

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How to choose a canvas wall tent for hunting, camping or long term survival

A wall tent could be a long term emergency shelter or a hunter’s home in a remote location. Thinking about getting one? Here’s what you need to know before investing.

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Choose the best four-season backpacking tent for winter camping

How do you choose a four-season backpacking tent? Well, the right tent for you for winter camping may take some looking, so get started now. Here are some considerations and suggestions.

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Video: How to keep your tarp corner grommets from tearing out

A tarp camper can get in a situation where the wind blows hard enough to rip out the corner grommets. Here’s a rope trick to stop that from happening.

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10 things to consider before buying a tent

Thinking about investing in a new tent for camping season? Here are some things to consider.

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How to improvise a tarp fastening when there are no grommets

Suppose all you have to make a survival shelter from is a piece of visqueen or Tyvek. There are no grommets – how will you tie down a corner?

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