The wilderness is often a wet and gritty place. Fortunately, cameras are tougher than we think, but careless handling can trash them. Here's how to stack the odds in their favor.

Sand and dust in your digital camera can ruin those once-in a lifetime shots. Here's how to eliminate them from SLR or Micro 4/3rds cameras.

Poles can prevent falls and stress injuries, particularly on rough terrain with big loads. But, the constant 'click click' can drive you nuts. They leave poked holes in soft trails, and on rock slabs trek pole tips skate dangerously. Here, a simple fix.

Sprained or broken ankles are the most common injury for hikers and backpackers. Here's how to deal.

Associate editor Shannon Davis shows you how to revive dull points right here.

Trekking poles are a boon for security on sketchy terrain, and they'll keep your knees alive over hard-charging decades of hiking. To get the most benefit on flats, uphills and downhills, use adjustable-length poles and adjust them correctly. Here's how.