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10 tips for warm sleeping in cold weather camping

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05/07/2025

Nothing is more miserable that a night spent shivering from the cold or where you just can’t stay comfortably warm. Here are 10 tips for staying warm and getting a good night’s sleep.

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How to pitch a tarp to survive in heavy winds

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12/08/2024

Winds can rip a tarp to pieces if it isn’t secured correctly. Here’s how to make your survival shelter safe and secure.

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Video: Gear you don’t need – dump the Mylar blankets from your survival kit

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04/08/2024

Do you carry a Mylar blanket as an emergency shelter item? If so, here’s why you should get rid of it.