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Baking sausages over the fire is not enough for you? Time to fry and cook over the fire. While a frying pan with a long handle is enough for the first step, a Hungarian cauldron will be useful for the second step - a capacious pot, known as a bogracz, which hangs on a chain over the fire. You can add whatever you want to the cauldrons, but you will get the most aromatic dishes using Hungarian recipes. It is from the Lake Balaton that the famous Hungarian pot comes from, which in its enamel version has many advantages over the cast iron one. Get to know all our tips and get recipes for goulash and halashle - dishes created especially for the bogracz.

Even though forest cleaning is assisted by numerous volunteers and NGOs, it is still a difficult and costly process that must be repeated over and over again. But there is something to fight for - after all, it is about the good condition of precious nature. However, it is better not to allow a situation in which the forest is in any way endangered by man. For tourists who want to minimize their impact on nature, the Leave No Trace philosophy comes in handy. These are the 7 rules that apply to camping, preparing meals and taking care of tourist hygiene. While it's not easy to stick to all of the Leave No Trace points, there's always something for you to discover. We invite you to read!

When you think about going camping, your first association is discomfort? It's time to end this. Sleeping on a campsite can be very comfortable, you just need to have thicker mats and mattresses with you. Of course, this does not mean that you have to carry large and heavy elements with you, quite the contrary. Modern models are self-inflating, possibly pumped with a separate pump. Thanks to this solution, the sleeping mat or mattress take up little space in your luggage, but in the tent itself they become spacious and soft. Discover the best offers for field trips and sleep comfortably.

Reading coordinates on a map is a skill that is already learned in elementary school. But probably no one in primary or even secondary school uses the UTM system, i.e. a map with a grid of flat rectangular coordinates. This is the basis for learning how to use MGRS navigation. What is the Military Grid Reference System and why is it worth using it in off-road areas, where the usefulness of tourist maps ends? You will learn everything from the article by Kajetan Wilczyński, which tells about the use of MGRS navigation in survival and travel. We invite you to read!

If you want to go for full camouflage, don't forget about camo shoes that will perfectly mask your feet. There are many types of models with a camouflage pattern - not only outdoor shoes, but also ... sneakers and flip-flops. Of course, sneakers or packs will be kept in the field, the action can be handed over with model models - it is not obligatory to introduce you to the network. Read about camo footwear and discover camouflage suggestions for a trip, a walk or even a rest at home.

We were getting ready to spend the night on the edge of the 600-meter rock cliff overlooking the Norwegian fjord. Sounds great, doesn't it? Certainly it would have been so, were it not for the fact that we did not take a tent or even a tarp. The rain was coming, and the only form of roofing we managed to create was a makeshift tent built on the basis of two rescue foils. Sounds pathetic? Perhaps, but if it wasn't for the NRC blanket, we wouldn't have been able to sleep even a moment during the rain. Read the post, from which you will learn what a life foil is and how many uses it has in survival.

To feel great, just walk along the Baltic beach. What if you find a real treasure by the way? But you have to be able to look for amber among sand - seekers spend years polishing their skills, and a large nugget is rarely found. Fortunately, there are ways to catch amber that Kajetan Wilczyński knows. Our treasure hunt specialist knows the importance of the season, weather and equipment. Put on your rain boots and equip yourself with a searchlight as you set out to conquer the beach. But read our article first - it has some great advice.

Sometimes the forest is too wet to even dream of lighting a fire. In a difficult situation, you have to put on the warmth of your own muscles and solid insulation from a sleeping bag, tarp and clothes. Additionally, use any device that is strong enough to increase your body temperature. In the entry, Kajetan Wilczyński talks about the best exercises to warm up the body and about electrical equipment that generates a lot of heat. Can a mobile game help in a survival situation? Find out from reading!

Every year in the world as many as 150 people die from avalanches, and there are years that there are even several hundred victims. If you are going to the mountains in winter or early spring, be sure to take equipment with you to help you and others survive. One of the elements of equipment should be a shovel that allows you to dig out people trapped under the snow. In addition to the equipment, you also need to know how to behave when an avalanche descends. Learn the 4 steps that must be taken quickly in the event of danger. From the entry, you will also learn what to take to avalanche-endangered regions. We invite you to read!

Stones under the rubber sole, and before your eyes a beautiful view of the Tatra Mountains, Bieszczady, Pieniny and Sudetes. It's always nice to dream about a mountain vacation, but it's even better to complete your equipment in advance. But first of all - you should choose shoes. For trekking, you will need solid footwear that reaches above the ankle, preventing it from twisting. But fans of low shoes will also find something for themselves, just look at our offers. We invite you to read the article about the construction of mountain boots, which includes tips on choosing the right footwear for mountain trails. Enjoy reading!