Learn how to make a campfire for staying warm, cooking food, or simply staring into.

Pitching a tensioned shelter or tarp is not nearly as simple as erecting a freestanding tent. These wilderness skills will help you tighten up any pitch.

Beside lightening one’s pack, a tarp offers the savvy outdoorsman a range of benefits. Learn all you need to know before getting into tarp camping.

With these eight tarp configurations, you can ensure a dry and protective pitch in a variety of weather conditions.

Orienteering is an essential skill for any outdoorsman and can help get you out of a scrap when technology fails you.

Keep your perishables chilled for longer with these 9 tried and tested tips for packing a cooler and preserving ice.

Steeper than a hike but not as difficult as a rock climb, scrambles can be tackled with a little know-how and gear you probably already own.

To be practical, a survival kit has to contain the bare essentials while being light enough and compact enough to carry on almost any backcountry adventure

Endurance athletes can only perform at their best if they replace lost calories and electrolytes. Here we look at how you can keep energy levels topped up.

Everything an athlete needs to know about H20, electrolytes, and performance hydration.

If your interest in outdoor gear borders on obsession, you might already suspect that you’re a gearhead. The following 12 signs can confirm your suspicion.

Answering the call of nature doesn’t have to be a hazardous exercise. This article explains how to safely do a number two while adhering to LNT principles.

The chances are you’ll never need to treat a snake bite, but if you do, knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.

Knowing what to look for in a campsite can mean the difference between a restful sleep and a cold, wet night fraught with angst.

Everything you need to know about sunscreen and how to choose one that will save your skin.

By educating yourself and helping to further the movement, you can help conserve our wilderness areas and inspire others to do the same.