UCO OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS BLOG

HOW TO BUILD A SELF-FEEDING CAMPFIRE
By Dan wowak If there is one thing that makes camp life uncomfortable, it is waking up in the middle of the night to a fire that has burned out.  Crawling out of a sleeping bag, scavenging for firewood, digging...
THE 5 W’S OF WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
by Dan Wowak   When spending a night in the outdoors there are several items to think about. What to eat, how to dress, what gear to pack, and how many beers to bring. One item that is often overlooked...
FIRE STARTING 101 – LESSON 1 – THE BASICS OF STARTING A FIRE
By Dan Wowak The theory of starting a fire is simple. Fire is at the core of human existence as it provides warmth, utility, and comfort. Enabling us to cook food at camp, keep warm on a cold night, and...