UCO OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS BLOG

WHAT IS WISH CYCLING?
Meta: Wish cycling starts with the best of intentions — but it often does more harm than good. Learn more about this hope-driven recycling habit and how to avoid it both at home and on the go. Have you heard...
THE CHEAPEST CAMPING FOOD OPTIONS FOR A TIGHT BUDGET
Food is key when you’re camping. You can’t live on hot dogs all week if you want to keep your energy up—and it’s easy to get tricked into thinking you have to spend tons of money on freeze-dried meals so...
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...
THE 10 C’S WITH DAVE CANTERBURY
1. CUTTING TOOL This is the most important of all our items and it must be capable of several other tasks. A blade that is too small will make it difficult to process fire wood. A blade that is too...