Skills

Keep arms and legs warm with gear invented by cyclists.

Carrying around those little extras just got easier with this trick.

Got burgers on the brain? Learn why some experts say it's okay to indulge.

Sidelined by injury? Get back on the trail fast with this easy treatment plan.

Always carry extra identification when traveling internationally.

7 ways to kick your stride into overdrive

Want to develop legs of steel and the balance of a mountain goat? Try yoga.

Three ways to salvage broken crackers and pulverized bread.

We tortured 51 trail snacks and staples to pick the longest lasting foods for backpacking.

The hungry hiker's foolproof plan for eating like a king in the backcountry.

No refrigerator, no problem, says this cooking instructor. Here's her secret to making every meal better.

Cuisine expert Emeril Lagasse shares eight tips on how to liven up your camp cooking.

How to complete your backcountry kitchen for $5 or less.

A soup-to-nuts guide that'll get you through the supermarket and on the trail faster than you can say "express lane."

Try this homemade, ultralight bowl for long distance treks.

Got a bum knee or ankle? Better treatments for post-hike joint pain are on the horizon.

Make your own dehydrated trail food with these simple techniques.

Applying seam sealer neatly is easy with the right applicator.

Here's a handy tip to avoid wildfires in the backcountry.

Getting a good night's sleep on the trail is easier said than done. Our experts show you how to get your 20 winks.

The short list of what works and what doesn't.

Feeling pooped at the end of the day? Try these relaxation and breathing techniques to put more pep in your step.

Camping without stove or fire gains you freedom, flexibility, simplicity, and compactness, and sometimes a lighter load.

When water is scarce, minimize the amount your body expends.

Experiencing a sore butt on the trail? Try these healing tips.

Here's how to Leave No Trace when you dump water in camp.

Prescription drugs you should carry on the trail.

If water's in short supply where you're headed, know the secrets of dry camping.

How light can you go? Six friends face off to determine whether carrying less gear makes you half as macho, or twice as smart.

Forgot a sponge? No worries -- clean your camp with these everyday wilderness substitutes.

While hiking light may seem like a new trail trend, nearly 20 years ago, many outdoor manufacturers were beating the ultralight drum.

Boy Scouts are at the forefront of teaching Leave No Trace ethics.

Just to be safe, keep that compass handy.

Follow these six route-finding tips, and stay found.

Use these navigational tricks, gleaned from champion orienteers and U.S. Army's Special Forces, to stay on track.

If you're caught in a lightning storm on the trail, head for the hills.

How one perpetually disoriented hiker found her bearings, thanks to some backwoods navigation pros.

Take a look at what your sole is doing to the ground.

Trouble crossing the trail? Try the creek.

Got a clogged stove? Try this cleaning method before eating that camping meal cold.

Stow your trekking poles to get an advantage when bushwacking a trail.

Cooking with aluminum pots in camp won't cause Alzheimer's.

What causes pain on the trail?

They're not just for catch. Cook a meal, fix a boat, or make a fire with this handy toy.

How to treat yourself if you gulp down stove fuel in camp.

Some trailworthy soups can even help you heal.

Tips to improve your hiking stride.

A long-lasting bread that handles the rigors of backpacking.

If you have a problem with snoring (that is, if you have a tentmate who snores), try this remedy on your next night in camp.

With a little creativity, dairy-wary hikers can find tasty and satisfying alternatives to cheese.

Antibiotic ointment, a basic element of every first-aid kit, has gotten a bad rap lately.

Our medicine man gives his food suggestions for recovering in the backcountry.

We head for the hills to escape the tensions of everyday life. So why do our heads often pound like a drum soon after hitting the trail?

Put some past in your stomach for good trail food all the next day.

Eat right and you'll hike stronger.

Use these tips to bug-proof your clothes.

How to identify and treat swimmer's ear in the wilderness.

Help keep trails clean by picking up your own and other people's trash.

Face it: you aren't Moses and the waters won't part, so here are ways to cross wild rivers safely.

Create tasty trail meals like fish chowder, lasagna, and seafood with pasta.

Feeding a diabetic hiker takes planning and professional advice, but not necessarily a special menu.

Kick the coffee and toss the tea and try yerba mate.

High on a Montana mountain, the mystery of a long-lost climber continues to unravel for those willing to make the arduous trek and search for clues that literally lie at your feet.

Above treeline, there's no easy way to hoist your vittles.

Distances can appear farther in the tundra.

Even diabetes can't slow down hikers with these health tips.

Ginkgo helps with altitude sickness and cold.

Water treatments defined.

After a long, hard day, nothing is more disappointing than a stove that refuses to fire. Follow these 10 essentials for foolproof stove features and techniques.

Rice and pasta are nice, but if you want variety, add some millet, kasha, or quinoa to your trail menu.

To stem the pain, act fast when treating burns.

Some species look alike, but guess wrong and you could have a harmful mistake on your hands.

Is this health-food-store item really needed in those recipes?

Soreness and tightness in your shins (aka shin splints) can make every step along the trail painful.

With simple planning, you can turn your bare-bones backcountry meals into satisfying, energy-boosting successes.

Here's a quick tip for finding blazed trails.

Your daily cups of java seem innocent-until you hit the trail and don't get your normal caffeine buzz for a couple of days.

Think crypto comes only from polluted water? Your healthy camp mate could be a carrier.

Texas reader says plastic-coated wire ties are essential item for backcountry emergency kits.

Keep fresh and cool with this clothing tip from one of our readers.