The coronavirus pandemic has forced tens of millions of people to stay home due to shelter-in-place ...

An etrier, also called an aider, is a French term for a short rope ladder, where each rung is simply a ...

Imagine you’re on the trail, and it’s getting late. The sun has gone down. It’s starting to get ...

At the end of the 19th century, explorers and adventurers were focused on being the first to reach the ...

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from wilderness survival expert and instructor Creek ...

Fire is one of four essential survival components, along with shelter, water, and food. In some ...

 Our ancestors were able to navigate long distances, find water, and even predict the weather simply by ...

There are countless ways to make a fire, and each one has its benefits. We’ve shown you how to make a ...

Nowadays, lighting up your campsite or backcountry getaway typically means flicking on an LED headlamp or ...

Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Eric Voris.  If you have taken a glimpse into ...

There is a primal link between man and fire. For ancient man, fire provided warmth, protection from wild ...

In 2017, a 50-year-old father from South Africa was on a surfing trip in the Indian Ocean. One night, ...

In the kitchen, fresh coconuts can add great flavor to one's culinary pursuits. In the wild, they're one ...

Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from Bushcraft Illustrated by Dave Canterbury. Belt ...

One of the most common items included in a basic survival kit is a whistle. This essential tool can mean ...

Every year, millions of car accidents play out on our roads. In 2017, nearly two million people were ...

A stroll in the woods is nearly always an enjoyable endeavor; what's not so enjoyable is discovering a ...

Editor's note: Throughout Ernest Hemingway's life, he maintained a love for the outdoors and for outdoor ...

 On El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, there was a wall that had never been climbed, and that some ...