Survival
Master essential wilderness survival skills with tips and advice from the experts at Backpacker Magazine. Our experts teach you how to build fires, forage for food, find shelter, survive animal attacks, and get the most out of every piece of gear you bring into the wilderness.
A Slip, and Then Disaster
Courtney Henderson, 19, and Gavin Caruso, 23, fell 50 feet during a storm in June of 2020. Only one survived.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Mountain Lions
These silent stalkers are the stuff of solo hikers' nightmares—but you need not worry.