More than ever, a record number of Americans are enjoying the great outdoors. Whether embarking on a simple day hike with the family, or tackling a 14,000 foot peak, it’s important to be ever mindful of the reality that outdoor adventure and risk are inextricably linked.
A wrong turn on the trail or a freakish twist of nature can result in a night exposed to the elements, or a day spent hunkered down waiting out a thunderstorm. While there is no way to tell ahead of time when disaster will strike, or how bad it will be, we can, and should still be prepared. Of course the difficulty with most “survival equipment” is that outside of the traditional pocket knife, not much comes in a convenient “carry around all day” form, this can be especially true in terms of shelter. Traditionally, it hasn’t been practical to carry your shelter with yo. However, when it comes to preparedness and survival the Terra Nova Equipment Bothy 2 Person Shelter from Sport Hansa LLC is changing the rules of the game.
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