Take care of your blade and it'll take care of you -- and that's important, when your life depends on it. Here's how to sharpen your knife with just primitive materials.
Broken a bone in the backcountry? Here's how to make a splint with what's right in your pack.
Put this backpacking-favorite libation to work in getting a fire going.
Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.
Hypothermia can set in in as little as 30 minutes--and can kill. Here's your plan of action if your partner is suffering from the symptoms.
Learn to build an emergency shelter with the materials around you in a couple of simple steps.
Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.
Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.
Boiling water is a guaranteed way to purify it, but in a survival situation, you probably won’t have a pot and stove. Here’s how to heat your water with just a plastic bag and a fire.
