While you can buy a first aid kit, making one yourself might end up helping you more depending on the activities you engage in. I’m...

Avalanches are normally not in the forefront of a skier’s mind. Unfortunately, if you’re not prepared for one it can be devastating. From the 1950-51...

The threat of tornadoes and other dangers from above is a pretty serious matter for those living in certain areas of the U.S. So what...

House fires don’t discriminate—they could happen to anyone. One of the best ways to protect yourself is through the use of smoke alarms. But it’s...

A hurricane is a series of cataclysmic events packaged in a swirling system that can reach coasts across the Atlantic and the Pacific. Preparing for...

It takes a lot more than just reading to master survival techniques such as foraging and fire making than just reading about them. Practice will...

While a primary source of fire starting should be included in your backcountry kit, having a backup plan could be essential to survival. Whether you...

We all know a multi-tool is handy to have around. But did you know it could also help you with the most important job: staying...

With summer approaching, many of us are already heading out onto the trails to make up for lost time during the winter. If you live...

While natural disasters and emergencies might not be on the forefront of your mind, these fast-happening occurrences strike at random. An actual plan on paper...

Over the years of exploring solo outdoors, I’ve learned a lot about what I and my vehicle need to make it back home. The following...

It’s been pouring all day and every piece of gear you brought is soaked through. You’re dying to dry it all by the fire—yet you’re...