How to Use a Compass With a Map in Three Steps
How to use a compass with a map: take a bearing, walk it, set the map and handle magnetic north with the Silva three-step method.
Headlamps: How to Pick the Right One for Hiking and Camp
Headlamps: Petzl Actik Core, Nitecore NU20, and Black Diamond Spot 400, lumens, beam type, and red mode, how to actually choose.
Which Garmin GPS Format to Choose, Our Comparison
Which Garmin GPS to pick between the Montana 700i, Foretrex 801 and Rino 750T? Dashboard, wrist or two-way radio, it depends on how you use…
How to Signal Your Position Without a Phone or GPS
How to signal your position without a phone network: built-in satellite SOS, static signals, and which methods to combine for your situation.
Mountain Distress Signals Worth Knowing With Zero Gear
Mountain distress signals worth knowing with zero gear: the raised arm, ground symbols, three repeats for sound and light, and outdated moves to forget.
Garmin Fenix 8 Review: What Matters Before You Buy It
Garmin Fenix 8 review: AMOLED or Solar display, battery life, durability, and sport features, what actually matters before buying this GPS watch.
Hiking GPS, the Accuracy That Holds Up With No Signal
Hiking GPS comparison: Garmin GPSMAP 86i InReach, eTrex 32x, and GPSMAP 65 Standard, tested on accuracy once you’re off the grid.
Which Outdoor GPS Watch Should You Wear in 2026?
Suunto Race, Garmin Instinct 3, or Fenix 8: which outdoor GPS watch to choose in 2026, battery life, toughness, and features compared.
How to Signal Your Position in an Emergency
Whistle, mirror, fires, and satellite beacon: how to signal your position in an emergency and why a phone alone isn’t enough.
Survival SOS Beacon: Garmin, ZOLEO, or SPOT Gen4?
Garmin inReach Mini 2, ZOLEO, or SPOT Gen4: which survival SOS beacon to choose in 2026, satellite network, messaging, and battery life compared.
