Hide rocks in their pack. Smear them with honey. And if all else fails: Tie their shoes together. Here's how to sacrifice your partner and escape from a bear attack.
BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.
Learn how to deal with a black bear or grizzly encounter with Shannon Davis and Ted the Bear.
Would you resort to cannibalism if your life depended on it? A shocking number of our readers said "yes." Our expert shows you how to do the unthinkable.
When things go sideways around one of nature's biggest, strongest predators, a canister of bear spray can be your best friend.
How do you make sure bear-proof products are strong enough to withstand a hungry griz? Give a food-filled bear canister to one and see if he can break it open.
With just a few easy moves, this dance will have you fighting off hypothermia and dazzling all your hiking buddies.
Master the art of selecting a safe cook site and storing your smellables with a help from photographer Matt Hage.
Zipper not closing? Replace the slider the easy way with a little instruction from Ronald Simonds of Boulder Mountain Repair.
