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You want Fido to be part of your next outdoor adventure. It’s a serious responsibility. Fido might be your greatest friend, but it’s also your most irresponsible family member. What should you bring, and what should you remember?

If the only Asian dish you have ever tasted during a camping trip is ramen noodles, you are in for a treat! The Asian recipes below are simple and yet they are flavorful! Sometimes the perfect time to upgrade one’s culinary knowledge is time spent next to a campfire.

Outdoor cooking has its challenges. One of them is to cook meals that are as flavorful as possible. Since outdoor cooks have by definition no access to their home kitchens, they need to be more creative and intentional in their choices of condiments. Are you a camper perfectly satisfied by just salt and pepper? If yes, you can pass this article. However, if you want more flavors, more excitement, and happy, well-fed campers, read about some of the best Asian cuisine condiments, and sauces you could pack.

Forget the exotic and funny ways to start a fire. There are only three reasonable options. Ferro rod, matches, or Bic lighter. They are small and compact. Why not carry the three of them? But of course, for the sake of argumentation, let’s determine which one is the very best, the one that should stay in your pockets, no matter what?

“There are many reasons why I love winter and the best one is soup,” according to a popular saying. For the same reasons, soup is a perfect outdoor meal. Let’s explain.

Partying in the Bush is not for everyone, especially in winter! Going outdoors means losing the comfort and amenities of a house. Why in the world should you be willing to go to a dark, freezing, snowy place to party? For a few healthy reasons.

Several things will be left to spontaneity and improvisation - it’s a party!- but they will happen during the party, not before. Winter bush parties need careful planning to be successful. Why? Because in winter the weather is less forgiving. Snow, cold, and darkness are part of the equation, and that’s what makes a winter bush party special. So, what do you need?

The “lean-to” is the default shelter built in the wilderness. Simple to make, yet it provides adequate protection from the elements. It can be as elaborate and fancy as you need. It’s adequate for a night or for a long stay in the wilderness. Without going into too many details, let’s break down its general building principles, because those are making it one of the most practical shelters. Remember, for shelter building, improvisation and creativity are essential.

What’s the best type of survival shelter in winter conditions? The answer is always: “it depends.” But, it depends on what? More than the cold, the depth of snow dictates two strategies. For this article, let’s define “deep snow” as over 40 cm of snow on the ground. By “survival shelter,” we mean a shelter that is not manufactured (like tents, sleeping bags..) but is made on the spot, with material available.