http://www.purecountryhiking.com/hiking-blog.html The Pure Country Hiking Blog keeps you informed of any and all changes to purecountryhiking.com. Subscribe here. en-us backpacking basics Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:58:46 GMT Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:58:46 GMT purecountryhiking.com http://www.purecountryhiking.com/privacy-statement.html Privacy statement for purecountryhiking.com Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:58:45 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/index.html Backpacking basics for the new and experienced hiker. Learn how to take care of your gear and more. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:37:30 GMT After many months of working on this website, even though it doesn't look like it, there will be many new updates coming in the next couple of months. I have spent many months learning new code methods to make it possible to add things to this site no other hiking site has. First update will be a full comparison shopping site for you hiking supplies. From merchants like Backcountry, Altrec, Moosejaw, SierraTradingPost and more. This will be coming within the next couple of weeks. Other major projects will follow. The goal of this site is to make this the most complete hiking site on the web, all within the next year or so, I will keep working hard to make that possible for you. Stay tuned for more news. Thu, 29 May 2008 08:32:00 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/spider-bites.html Spider bites are hard to identify. You need the bite symptoms before you can do the treatment. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:53:39 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/altrec.html Fracture i Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:54:10 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/lowdownstore.html The LowDown Store Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:10:09 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/altrec-coupons.html altrec coupons Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:08:12 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/moose-coupons.html All of Moosejaw's Coupons Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:48:14 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/altrec-outlet.html Altrec's Outlet Store Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:36:09 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/moosejaw.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:17:30 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/backpacking-and-hiking-equipment.html Your backpacking and hiking equipment is what is going to make your life so much easier on the trail. Buying the right gear from the right store is what it takes to make backpacking fun. We have found those suppliers and are bringing them to you. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:13:19 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/first-aid-for-bee-stings.html First aid for bee stings in a wilderness survival situations will require knowing what works and what doesn't work. There are some natural plants that one can use to alleviate the pain. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:11:59 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/bug-bites-and-stings.html Bug bites and stings are usually just little more than a nuisance, although for some people they are life threatening. Every year over 500,000 people go the emergency room with insect stings and .5 to 5 percent of the total population have an allergic reaction resulting in at least 40 deaths. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:11:46 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/custom-splints.html You may have to make custom splints in a survival situation. Here we cover each different area of the body and how to splint it. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:01:24 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/rescue-splint.html Making a rescue splint requires ingenuity when you are in a survival situation. What material do I use? What can I use for padding? We cover everything here. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:53:07 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/fracture-first-aid.html Fracture first aid in the wilderness is a different animal to deal with. You don't have doctors and hospitals to help you. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments here. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:57:49 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/breathing-emergencies.html Breathing emergencies are a serious problem. Take care of them immediately. If you don't know what the proper steps are then here is the information. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:28:30 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/first-aid-for-shock.html First aid for shock is something that you need to be prepared for in all injuries. Whether you are in the wilderness or in the civilized world it is something that you will have to deal with if you come upon someone with a serious injury Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:59:47 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/first-aid-for-bleeding.html First aid for bleeding is also vital when in a survival situation. If you can't control the bleeding you don't stand a chance of making it out alive. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:00:28 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/first-aid-for-blisters.html Knowing first aid for blisters and how to prevent them will make your hike so much more fun. We outline how too take care of different types of blisters. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:11:15 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/wilderness-first-aid-kit.html Your wilderness first aid kit needs several key ingredients in order to perform its job. Whether you are assembling a first aid kit or buying one make sure these ingredients are included. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:38:33 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/basic-first-aid-information.html First lesson in basic first aid information, know what your basic needs to survive are. Knowing what is essential to maintain health is vital in a survival situation. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:26:42 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/desert-survival-kit.html Your desert survival kit may well be the only thing that helps you survive in the intense heat and dryness of the desert. Find out what should be in your kit. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:32:51 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/hiking-boots-care.html Hiking boots care is a topic you must know if you want your hiking boots to hold up for a long time. Letting your boots deteriorate will hurt you in the long run. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:39:52 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/what-is-a-bivy-tent.html What is a bivy tent, you ask. Here you can find the answer to your question. A bivy tent is a cross between a bivouac sack and a solo tent. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:25:17 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/outdoor-survival-kit.html Your outdoor survival kit plays a major part in a survival situation. It does not need to look good but it does need to be multi-functional. In other words, each item in the kit needs to be able to do different tasks. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:55:53 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/packing-a-backpack.html Packing a backpack can seem like a challenge. When you usse these tips for packing a backpack your hike will be a lot more fun. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:50:59 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/best-survival-knife.html Finding the best survival knife can be a challenge if you don't know what you are looking for. Here is what you need to know when looking for the perfect knife. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:49:55 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/care-of-hiking-poles.html Taking care of hiking poles in not hard at all. There a few things that you can do to extend the life of you poles. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:03:54 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/hiking-survival-kit.html What should be in your hiking survival kit? Whether you make your own survival kit or purchase one learn what to include in your hiking survival kit and how each item can be used for several different tasks. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:31:25 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/wilderness-survival-preparedness.html Wilderness survival preparedness is nothing more than realizing something could happen that would put you in a survival situation and, with that in mind, taking steps to increase your chances of survival. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:14:25 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/wilderness-survival.html Wilderness survival is a vast topic and one that backpackers should know. Having this knowledge will increase your chance of coming out alive if you get lost or stranded in the wilderness. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:42:09 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/dealing-with-emotional-stress.html Dealing with emotional stress while in a survival situation is a topic that you must know. Without it your chances of survival are drastically minimized. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:44:23 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/backpacking-essential.html This backpacking essential list contains more than just the top 10 things you need. Find out what items you should be taking on your hikes. Why you need them and more. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:09:12 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/best-sleeping-bag.html Finding the best sleeping bag can be a headache to say the least. See what kind of fill, shell, liners and other things that you need to look for in a sleeping bag. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:08:14 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/main-causes-of-stress.html Knowing the main causes of stress in a survival situation is very important. Stress untreated or not knowing how to handle it will hurt you or even lead to death. Having all the knowledge in the world of how to survive will not help you if you don't know how to deal with stress. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:38:56 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/the-affects-of-stress.html The affects of stress in a wilderness survival situation can be tremendous and life threatening. Dealing with emotional stress may not be as hard as you think, you just have to know how. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:35:37 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/contact-us.html Contact Purecoutryhiking.com for any and all questions. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:35:03 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/the-attitude-of-survival.html The attitude of survival is the most important tool you will have in a wilderness survival situation. Without it, the knowledge of all the other survival techniques that you know is basically worthless. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:33:10 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/backpacking-the-world.html Backpacking the world can be a tremendous experience. Not only do you get to see the sites but you also get to see the true beauty of Mother Nature. Here are different websites that will give you certain information about different areas of the world. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:49:29 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/plan-a-backpacking-trip.html Knowing how to plan a backpacking trip can make a hike successful. Whether your are a beginner or someone looking for a refresher we have the information you need. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:01:00 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/wash-a-sleeping-bag.html Knowing how to wash a sleeping bag can extend the life of your bag. Not only do you need to know down and synthetic washing but also hand washing. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:50:59 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/drying-and-dehydrating.html Drying and dehydrating your own food at home can be a major money and weight saver when it comes to hiking. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:52:41 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/selecting-hiking-boots.html Selecting hiking boots gives you the information that you need to pick out the right boot for you. Everything from types of boot, materials to look at to construction of the boot. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:49:06 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/purifier-vs-filter.html Water purifier vs filter? That is the question and here you can find some answers. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:41:24 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/dressing-for-cold-weather-hikes.html Dressing for cold weather hikes is not all that complicated. You just need to follow a few rules and then you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that Mother Nature has to offer. Get those tips here. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:52:39 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/backpacking-basics.html Backpacking basics for the new and experienced hiker. Learn how to take care of your gear and more. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:51:21 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/using-hiking-poles.html Using hiking poles not only adds comfort and stability but much more than that. You need to know how to use them properly in order to get the benefits though. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:04:09 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/dehydrating-vegetables.html Dehydrating vegetables is an excellent way to preserve your vegetables. For hiking it is also a great way to cut down on weight and money spent on food. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:46:41 GMT http://www.purecountryhiking.com/dehydrating-fruit.html Dehydrating fruit has been done for thousands of years. Not only is it beneficial for your health, especially in lean times, it is also an excellent way to save money, time and space. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:28:38 GMT