Josh Goldbach

How to Open a Can Without a Can Opener

Easy ways to get to your food when you can't find your can openerAre you stuck without a can opener? No problem: can lids are made with a thin piece of metal that isn't difficult to break through. You can use a variety o...

How to Discreetly Pee Outside in Public

Easy ways to relieve yourself discreetly in public or in naturePeeing outside can either be a convenience or a hassle, particularly when you’re attending a sports practice or other group activity. Thankfully, there are...

9 Quick and Easy Ways to Start a Fire by Yourself

Learn how to start a fire without a lighter or matches To survive in the woods, learning how to start a fire is essential. Fire offers warmth, protection, and a place to cook and sterilize tools in an emergency. However,...

How to

Use a Compass

Find north and manage your course in the great outdoorsA compass is an essential tool in wilderness survival. Along with a good quality topographical map of the area you're navigating, knowing how to use a compass will e...

How to

Determine Directions to North, South, East, and West

Being able to determine the cardinal directions using various methods can help you win orienteering challenges, help you find your way if you’re turned around, or could even save your neck if you’re lost alone somewh...

7 Ways to Tell North Without a Compass (Northern & Southern Hemispheres)

Learn to find north in the wilderness, whether it’s day or nightIf you're trying to find your way around in the wilderness and you don't have a compass, don't worry! Whether it’s day or night, there are plenty of way...

How to

Find Direction Without a Compass

Hiking or camping can be a fun, exciting way to take in the great outdoors. But if you're traveling in an area that you're not very familiar with, it can often be easy to move off trail and lose your way. While you shoul...

How to

Build a Survival Shelter

If you like to spend time in the great outdoors, it may be helpful for you to know how to build a survival shelter. This kind of shelter helps protect people who are stranded in the wilderness from the elements until the...

A Step-by-Step Guide for Successfully Making a Fire

Best tips and tricks to get a roaring fire goingEven if you’re not a master of the outdoors, building a fire is quite easy and a practical skill to have in your back pocket. From gathering your kindling and firewood to...

How to Fold & Pack a Pop-Up Tent (Camping, Beach & Kids’ Tents)

Fold your tent into a neat, packable circle with this quick guidePop-up tents are a great alternative to traditional tents since they’re quick and easy to set up. However, folding up the tent and keeping it from poppin...

How to

Determine Direction Using the Sun

Knowing the direction you are traveling can be the difference between life and death when lost in the wilderness. Beyond survival situations, knowing the direction you are heading can help when lost on the road, or even ...

How to Keep a Fire Burning & Make It Last Longer

Easy tips to make a fire bigger & keep it going all night longBuilding a fire for a camping trip or at home in the fireplace can be cozy and a great way to naturally heat your campsite or home. When your fire starts to d...

How to

Identify Common Poisonous Berries in North America

Now how does one know which berries are edible? The best way is to learn about various species of harmful berries. Although eating a lethal berry just one time will not harm you, it will cause serious discomfort. While ...

How to

Wear Gaiters

Gaiters are essentially the things that close the space between your hiking boots and pants to keep your feet dry and warm. Wearing gaiters is great for winter and early spring hikes because they keep the snow out of you...

How to

Split Hardwood Firewood

Sometimes, when firewood is cut, it is too large in diameter to season well or fit the firebox or wood stove it is intended for. Splitting the wood can make even large diameter logs usable, as well as allowing them to se...

How to

Build an Outdoor Fort

Do you want to create the ultimate fortress outdoors? Need a hideout? Want to know exactly how to build one like a master? Outdoor forts can be tons of fun to make, if you take a bit of time to build it up and use plenty...

How to

Adjust Hiking Poles

A guide to adjusting your poles for flat and uneven ground Hiking poles are very useful for hikers and backpackers, as they help to bear the weight of a large backpack. They also give you more stability on the trail, ...

How to Safely Use a Gas Camp Stove

Follow these steps for easy campsite cooking Camping gas stoves can be used almost anywhere you need to cook a meal without a kitchen. You may be tailgating or just in a camping area where fires are prohibited. Modern ca...

How to

Roll a Sleeping Bag

Easily roll up a sleeping bag for camping or storageRolling a sleeping bag is an essential skill for any camper. Though bags come in a variety of shapes and storage options, rolling your sleeping bag is easy. Once you've...

How to

Get Rid of Ticks in Your Hair

Hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities might be a fun way to spend the summer, but they can also invite ticks. If a tick has fallen into your hair or attached to your scalp, you should quickly remove it with a comb...