Backcountry survival kits have moved from simple tins of matches and bandages to layered systems built around navigation, communication, weather awareness, and smart emergency response. The modern ...

My previous article (“Off-Field Landings,” October 2021) discussed how to minimize the risks when a worst-case scenario becomes real. Doing what you can to prevent an off-field landing remains Job One ...

Getting lost outdoors isn't something most people want to experience, but if at all you do get stranded, it doesn't have to mean disaster — especially not with our curated list of top 10 survival ...

The best survival kits are like insurance policies you hope you'll never need, but when disaster strikes, they can make all the difference. Packed with essentials like food, water, first aid supplies ...

I just spent a week backpacking around Utah’s Dixie National Forest, learning a mix of primitive and modern survival skills while traversing terrain that ranged from sandy desert canyons to ...

A bug out bag is often thought of as something only hardcore preppers and survivalists would put together in case the world ends. While that line of thinking persists to some degree, an increasing ...

As a former Air Force Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist for 23 years, it’s safe to say I know my survival gear. SERE trains people to survive in every austere climate and ...