Camping Survival Journal

February 23, 2021

The Instafire Story

How Did They Begin? Instafire began as a journey of two men, Konel and Frank, that wanted to find a way to make starting fires easier for everyone. It began with a tragedy when the Teton Dam collapsed in Idaho in 1976. Konel’s sister was right in the path of the over 80 billion gallons of water that was unleashed into the Snake River Valley below the dam. Luckily, the family was safe, but it put a spark into his mind that what if people were stuck with no way of cooking or staying warm because everything was suddenly gone?...

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camping, checklist, food, gear - February 17, 2021

Camping Essentials Checklist: These Are the Most Critical Things!

Today is the perfect time to go over the basics of what to bring camping. Start getting your gear together now with this checklist of the top camping essentials.

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February 09, 2021

Hiking Hacks Everyone Can Use

Since we talked about hiking last week, we thought we would give you some great hiking hacks you can use the next time you go out. Whether or not you hike all the time, or just every now and then, these hacks will come in handy. Duct tape – it is bulky to carry a roll of duct tape in your backpack, so instead wrap some around your water bottle and use it as needed. The only problem is if it gets too warm it may stick to itself pretty badly, so be careful when pulling some off when it...

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February 02, 2021

10 Hiking Essentials

Whether you are a seasoned hiker, or just getting out on the trails now, it is always good to go over the basics of what you need to stay safe when hiking. Here are the 10 essentials: Footwear - Finding that perfect pair of shoes may take some shopping and walking around to make sure the fit is right, and you have the amount of traction you need depending on what your hiking level is. Make sure you find a pair that not only fit comfortably but will give you the support you need. Map & Compass – Phone navigation...

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January 27, 2021