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Camps / Techniques

Identify Plants: A Practical Field Guide to Edible, Medicinal and Dangerous Species

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Camper kneeling in a meadow examining edible and poisonous plants, with close-up insets of leaves and flowers for identification.

This guide helps campists, bushcrafters and wilderness enthusiasts quickly identify plants in the wild—distinguishing edible, medicinal and toxic species. Learn simple identification techniques, reliable safety rules and trusted resources to increase your confidence and safety outdoors.

Follow step-by-step checks, common plant examples and emergency steps for suspected poisoning to stay prepared during hikes, foraging and survival scenarios.

Camps / Techniques / Tools

Making Fire Without Matches or a Lighter: Essential Wilderness Techniques

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Hands striking a ferro rod to create sparks into a tinder bundle at a dusk campsite, with kindling and a teepee structure in the background.

Making fire is an essential wilderness skill that can save lives and improve comfort during outdoor adventures. This guide explains practical, reliable methods to start a fire without matches or a lighter, covering friction techniques, spark-based methods, lens ignition, and improvised options. Learn safety best practices, recommended materials, and troubleshooting tips to build confidence in emergency situations.