Broken a bone in the backcountry? Here's how to make a splint with what's right in your pack.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

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.

Got duct tape? You can make a quick pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harm.

Learn to build an emergency shelter with the materials around you in a couple of simple steps.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

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.