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In our introduction to rope, we gave you the rundown on different rope materials and construction ...

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

Editor’s note: This is a guest article from TJ Cosgrove. You’ve likely never given much thought to ...

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to ...

In 1981, stunt man Dar Robinson earned a world record for a 220-foot freefall -- a feat which was shot for ...

After a couple years of heavy use, my filthy baseball caps have been known to simply find their way to 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 ...

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

Editor's note: This is a guest post from Michael Magnus.  Whether being worn for function or ...

The story of invisible ink — as detailed by Brett and Kate a number of years ago — goes back ...

There are numerous ways to tie a knot, from the hundreds of established knots and time-tested techniques ...

Slings are an ancient weapon. Often called shepherd's slings or rock slings, these primitive devices may ...

Note: This article was originally published in July, 2013. It has since been updated. I can't remember ...

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

 Have you ever walked into a room to get something, only to forget why you walked into that room in the ...

 When you think about people getting scammed, you probably think of the elderly getting conned out ...

It's a sartorial problem that many men have, but few talk about. Yellow armpit stains. You or ...

You’ve got a weekend project that involves working with wood. Maybe you’re building a weightlifting ...

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