backpacking

High-Altitude Cutthroats In The Backcountry

fieldandstream-editor — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:30:00 -0500

Seven Ways to Start a Fire Without a Match (And 13 More Primitive Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life)

fieldandstream-editor — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0400

Survival Skills, Camping Tips, and More Great Outdoor Advice from Field and Stream Magazine

fieldandstream-editor — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:00:00 -0400

Jerome B. Robinson has been writing about all aspects of the outdoors for more than 40 years. He started at F&S in 1989 and remains a regular contributor, including his monthly tip column. Although he is a generalist, Robinson is best known for his writing on dog training and on hunting and fishing in the Far North.

The Ingenious Outdoorsman

fieldandstream-editor — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 04:15:00 -0500

A Nalgene water bottle's durable, airtight construction and wide mouth makes it an excellent container for more than a drink. I pack a few on hunting and fishing trips.

Cigars
Cut a small square off a kitchen sponge. Moisten it with water and drop it in the bottle. Then stick in six or seven stogies, and you have a deer-camp humidor. The bottle keeps them from drying out or getting crushed in your duffel bag.

Survival Kit
The bottle will keep your wire, rope, fire starters, and first-aid equipment dry. I've also packed tools and spare parts for my bow this way.

Ready-Made Meals
Before camping trips, I mix up a batch of instant oatmeal with crushed almonds and diced dried fruit. I store it in the bottle, pour out a little into a bowl, add boiling water, and have breakfast.