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

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

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

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.

Use this technique to sharpen your knife with nothing but a rock.

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

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.