Outdoor Safety

How to Extinguish a Campfire

By hikernb

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It's getting late, the S'Mores are all gone, the campfire is just embers now--how to extinguish it so you can climb into your sleeping bag with peace of mind?.. more »

How to Jaywalk Without Getting Hit

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Anyone who is in a hurry, being chased by a murderer or just too lazy to walk to the nearest crosswalk can benefit from the fine art of jaywalking. You’ll want to know, however, that no police are around to ticket you and how to jaywalk without ... more »

How to keep cool on a hot day

By MetallicaFan95

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It's summertime, and the heat is unbearable. There are wasy to keep cool and enjoy your summer... more »

How to Make a Bow-Drill for Starting a Fire

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Make an apparatus for starting a primitive fire without the aid of a lighter or matches... more »

How to Make a Natural Bug Spray

By nikk679

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If you have sensitive skin, or just don't like the chemical sprays you get at the store. Check this out. I found a couple of mixtures you should try... more »

How to Make a Solar Still for Purifying Water in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Making a solar still enables you to obtain and purify water, even in very dry locations... more »

How to Make Insect Repellent Oil

By eHow Health Editor

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You're so sweet - at least the mosquitoes think so!.. more »

How to Operate a Wheelchair Safely Outdoors

By eHow Health Editor

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Both manual and power wheelchairs greatly enhance personal mobility, but as with any other wheeled vehicles, they are safest when operated with care and consideration... more »

How to Protect Yourself From Lightning

By eHow Health Editor

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Lightning kills nearly 100 people in the United States each year, and injures another 300. Most of these tragedies can be prevented. Take the time to understand the risk and protect yourself and your home so you do not become the next victim... more »

How to Protect Yourself In An Earthquake

By L1onherd

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In any emergency on should always be prepared. It’s very important that you understand how to protect yourself as well as your loved ones... more »

How to Shovel Snow Safely

By asmestad

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Shoveling snow is no easy job, it takes hard work and strenuous physical effort to lift after a heavy snowfall... more »

How to Survive an Earthquake

By Anthony Delgado

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The key to earthquake survival is preparedness. Follow these steps and prepare meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Survive Being Lost

By eHow Health Editor

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Despite modern communications and equipment, more people than ever are getting lost in the wilderness. Cellular and satellite phones and global positioning systems (GPSs) make the world seem smaller, but the reality is, there's still a lot of ... more »

How to Survive in the Woods

By eHow Health Editor

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Getting lost in the woods is something most of us have never experienced. If it happened to you, do you think you could survive? Arming yourself with basic survival skills before your next hiking or hunting trip could save your life. If you get ... more »

How to Survive the Coming Hard Times with Legal Weapons

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Stress seeks release. Those who are desperate for money are sometimes driven to take it. As social pressures mount, expect an increase in violence... more »

How to tame the Dragon

By Chap

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Everybody knows that dragons are dangerous creatures. When provoked - or hungry - dragons are likely to spread their giant wings and take to the sky where they rain down fire on anyone in the vicinity. The knowledge of how to tame the dragon is ... more »

How to Treat a Bee Sting

By eHow Health Editor

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Bees are moneymakers for some people, but for others they are pure terror because of their feared stings. Bee stings can be annoying and painful, but they rarely cause any problems. The exception is if you are allergic to the venom, and then they ... more »

How to Treat a Mosquito Bite

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Avoiding mosquito bites should be your first line of defense, but if the little bloodsuckers bite, you'll need even more defense against itching and infection. Follow these precautions after being bitten by a mosquito to minimize the damage they ... more »

How to Treat a Rib Fracture

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Most rib fractures are minor injuries, but they're also extremely painful. The basic treatment of one involves managing the pain and monitoring for more serious injuries. Of course, you should also get to a doctor as soon as possible... more »

How to Avoid Poison Oak

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Hikers and campers beware: Poison oak, found mainly in the western and southwestern United States, Canada and Mexico, causes rashes when its resin makes contact with your skin. Learn to identify and avoid this infamous outdoor plant... more »

How to Climb a Tree

By John Huguley

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How to Climb a Tree? When we were kids, we stayed outdoors all day long playing. Climbing trees was just a part of playing as well as satisfying your hunger. Cherry trees, plumb trees, apple trees, were all targets... more »

How to Coordinate a Search After an Avalanche

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you encounter an avalanche while helicopter skiing, it's important to follow the proper procedure if you need to search for someone... more »

How to Identify and Treat Jellyfish, Anemone and Coral Stings

By eHow Health Editor

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Jellyfish, anemone and coral all sting when disturbed. Sting symptoms, and their severity, will vary; localized pain is the most common reaction. Treatments are similar for all three types of stings. .. more »

How to Keep Food Fresh on a Road Trip

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Don't let bad food ruin a good trip. With some food-packing know-how, you can make sure your goodies come out of the cooler safe and sound. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of ... more »

How to Prevent Poison Oak

By hikernb

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I'm an expert at GETTING poison oak. I've had it many times and once so intense it went systemic and showed up all over my body, miles from the original site where the leaves of three touched me. I've even gotten it THROUGH my clothes. So I've ... more »

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