Wilderness Survival

Bugging Out to the National Forest Is a Good Way to Die Slowly

Bugging out to the national forest sounds like a survival plan until the calorie math, hunting odds and crowds prove the woods cannot feed you.

Tarp Shelters: The Best Lightweight Option for Backpacking, Hiking & Wilderness Survival

A good tarp is both lighter and cheaper than the even the lightest of tents and has a number of advantages that make it much more attractive to light backpackers.
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Surviving the Great Outdoors: A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness Survival

Imagine you're miles deep into a hike, far away from any cell signal, and your GPS fails. Would you know what to do next? In this wilderness survival guide, we look at the survival skills that could make the difference between life and death.

Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter Knife Review

A review of the 162 Bushcrafter, Benchmade’s first foray into the Bushcraft knife market.

Survival Training: Gear Doesn’t Save You. Training Does.

You've got your guns. Your pantry is stocked full of food. You've got so much gear, your bags are ready to explode.But are you really prepared to survive?

Staying warm in an emergency – Insulation

In a survival situation knowing how to properly insulate yourself and your cold weather shelter can mean the difference between life and death.

How to stay warm if your vehicle is stranded in a winter storm.

What to do if you and your vehicle get stranded in a winter storm...

Ray Mears Forest Survival Shelter

Ray Mears on how to build a strong survival shelter in a wet forest.