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Desert camping: a guide to a successful camp in arid climes

By Julia Clarke last updated

Our 8 tips for desert camping help you safely enjoy the desert's incredible natural beauty, unusual wildlife and plants and unique adventures

Camping
how to light a fire: campfire

How to light a fire: our step-by-step guide

By Alex Foxfield published

How to light a fire: get that campfire roaring – safely, of course – and let the good times roll with our comprehensive guide

Camping
how to chop firewood: man chopping firewood

How to chop firewood: split your campfire fuel with ease

By Alex Foxfield published

Knowing how to chop firewood with or without an axe or maul will enable you to fashion pieces perfect for the campfire

Camping
A hand reaching towards the surface of the water

What to do if you fall through ice: how to survive disaster

By Julia Clarke published

We uncover what to do if you fall through ice to help you respond quickly and calmly in a worst case scenario situation

Hiking
A hand reaching out of quicksand

How to escape quicksand

By Julia Clarke published

Is knowing how to escape quicksand the essential survival skill we were led to believe by 1980s television? Or are you more likely to just lose one of your favorite hiking boots?

Hiking
how to build a natural shelter

How to build a shelter with natural resources: a simple lean-to that will protect you from the elements outdoors

By Matthew Jones published

Learn how to build a shelter with natural resources you’ll find in the wild – a vital survival skill and also a fun project for a weekend in the woods

Camping
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