Best Gore-Tex Hiking Jackets 2026, Compared
The North Face Dryzzle, Millet Kamet Light GTX, Marmot Minimalist: the best Gore-Tex hiking jackets compared for 2026.
Backcountry Camping in Full Self-Sufficiency, What to Plan Before You Go
Site choice, water, food, power, waste: what to plan before backcountry camping in full self-sufficiency for several days with no resupply.
Best Lightweight Backpacking Tents 2026, Compared
MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2, Big Agnes Copper Spur, Naturehike Cloud Up 2, Ferrino Sling 1: the best lightweight backpacking tents compared for 2026.
How to Navigate a Forest Without Signal or GPS
Map and compass, shadow stick, analog watch, the North Star: how to navigate a forest without signal or GPS when the tech fails.
How to Filter Water Outdoors Without Getting Sick
Hollow fiber filter, boiling, chemical tablets: how to filter water outdoors and avoid parasites you can’t see.
COROS Nomad review 2026, the rugged GPS watch taking on Garmin
COROS Nomad review: 1.3″ MIP screen, multi-band GPS accuracy, 50h battery life, and a price well under comparable Garmin models.
The Basics of Survival in the Wild
Shelter, fire, water, food, first aid: the five basics of wilderness survival and the order to handle them in.
How to Start a Campfire Without a Lighter
Really dry wood, graduated piles, tinder found on site: how to start a campfire without a lighter or fire starter.
The Mistakes Beginners Make in Survival
The most common mistakes beginners make in survival and bushcraft: forgotten safety basics, bad gear choices, underestimated vital needs.
The 5 Cs of Survival, Everything You Need to Carry in the Wild
Cutting tool, cordage, combustion, container, cover: the 5 Cs of survival are the essential items to carry in the wild.
