Category: Outdoor Survival Skills

How to Read Snow Conditions for Safer Snowmobile Riding

Winter weather can change in an instant, and knowing how to read the snow beneath…

Getting Kids Into Hunting and Outdoors Gets Them Off Screens

Screen time is a huge problem, but getting kids into hunting and outdoors is a…

How New Dyneema Composite is Changing Ultralight Backpacking

When every ounce that you carry into the wilderness matters, Dyneema composite ultralight backpacks are…

How to Navigate Without a Phone: Basic Map & Compass Skills for Hikers

Picture this: You're three miles deep into a wilderness trail when your phone battery dies.…

Bug Bite Survival Guide: Ticks, Mosquitoes, and What Actually Works

If you want to enjoy the wilderness, but you don’t want to deal with bug…

How Fire Lookouts Are Becoming America’s Weirdest Vacation Rental Trend

Would you spend your vacation in a fire tower? These towers are often called fire…

Weird and Wacky Races: Where People Race Toilets, Lawnmowers, and Even Beds

Who says racing is limited to cars and bikes? Across the U.S., people have taken…

Beyond the Campfire: Modern Outdoor Cooking Tech

Going camping doesn’t mean you can always build and use a campfire for cooking. Here…

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Cozy Winter Campfire

Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or enjoying time in your backyard, a cozy winter…

Cold Weather Kayaking: Staying Safe on the Water This Winter

Cold weather with wind, rain, and possibly snow can seem uninviting to some, but when…