How-To Slideshow: Learn to Build an Emergency Fire
Lost and alone without your gear? Don't just sit there. Get a fire going.
How To: Build an Emergency Fire
You've done it now. Gone on a simple walk and gotten lost, or broken your ankle. It's cold. You didn't bring gear. Don't just curl up and wait. Get a fire going.
How-To Slideshow: Learn to Hang a Bear Bag
Learn to use this lightweight method of getting your food out of a bear's reach.
How-To Slideshow: Make a 2-Ring Retrievable Rappel Anchor
Take your rappel slings with you after learning this simple method.
How-To Slideshow: Learn to Tape a Sprained Ankle
This low-bulk bracing is used by sports trainers and wilderness medics to stabilize weak ligaments and discourage further injury. You can apply all sorts of extras like pre-wrap liners, ankle pads, and skin adhesive, but here's the down and dirty trail version.
How-To Slideshow: Learn to Make an Ultralight Tent Deaman
Use this cheap, simple solution for securing your tent on snow or sand in no time.
How Do I Survive a Forest Fire?
Den Mother can help you keep your cool while the forest burns around you.
SLIDESHOW SERIES: Learn How to Tie Knots
Learn how to tie the potentially life-saving bowline knot and more with these step-by-step photo tutorials.
Gear Review: Adventure Medical Kits SOL Fire Lite with Tinder-Quik Fire Starter
Keep warm in a storm with this light-anywhere fire starter from Adventure Medical Kits.
Survival Lab: Light 'Em Up
Wet, cold, lost, hungry: In desperate times, nothing improves your changes of survival more than a roaring blaze. We tested every fuel source under the sun to show you how to start a fire every time.