Cave divers Rick Stanton and Dr. Richard Harris, two of the most influential rescuers from the Thai Cave Rescue, disclose how their pursuit of an unusual and dangerous hobby made them some of the only people anywhere who would have a chance to save the lives of 12 boys and their coach.
They survived and celebrate their "second birthday" every year.
Introducing a new essay contest for Outside readers
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Boogie your way out of trouble with the hypothermia dance. Corey Buhay, Backpacker's own Warmth Expert, teaches you how.
This could be the last water filter you'll ever buy.
This battery-operated, fan-powered airbag system takes the hassle and uncertainty out of a piece of critical safety gear.
Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.
One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.
One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.
The polar explorer successfully recreated Sir Ernest Shackleton's incredible Antarctic survival journey.
Learn to make basics tools with what you can find in the backcountry.
Executive Editor Dennis Lewon shows how to anchor your tent in the snow.
How to responsibly store, equip, release, and dispose of bear spray.
How to improvise a flotation device using your pants.
Have a puddle of putrid water--or nothing to drink besides your own pee? Drop Dead Ted shows you how to build a backcountry solar still that'll make pure water out of just about anything wet.
Drop Dead Ted's demonstration and tips for collecting water from moisture-covered leaves and grass.
Drop Dead Ted shows you how to carve a feather stick to help start a fire in a surivival situation.
Drop Dead Ted shows you how to carve a feather stick to help start a fire in a surivival situation.
Whether you're solo or with a group, the BACKPACKER editors show you how to safely cross a raging river–no bridge necessary.
Learn what to put in a bear canister–and where to hide it–to keep your meals safe.
In the wilderness, a broken leg can you leave you stranded–or worse. But if you know how to diagnose, treat, and build a splint with camping gear, you'll better your odds for survival.
Associate editor Jason Stevenson and marketing coordinator Amy Clore offer a lesson in healthy drinking
...by watching our many mistakes. Assistant editor Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan plays guinea pig.