How to responsibly store, equip, release, and dispose of bear spray.

Learn what to put in a bear canister–and where to hide it–to keep your meals safe.

It's OK to admit it: you've logged hundreds of miles in the backcountry without really knowing how to use your compass and topo map together. Watch our video tutorial to catch up on this essential backpacking skill.

Associate photo editor Genny Fullerton shows you how to use a histogram on your DSLR.

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.

Watch night-sky photographer Ben Canales explain how to use light to make more dynamic photos.

Assistant Map Editor Kim Phillips shows you how to us a GPS and digital camera to map your trail and document your hike in this video tutorial.,Kim Phillips shows you how to us a GPS and digital camera to map your trail and document your hike in this video tutorial.

Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.