How to Start a Fire
If you find yourself in need of a fire for survival, it pays to have the skills and the goods to make one happen. For starters, you need a means of ignition, tinder and plenty of wood—and you should practice making a fire before you actually need one.
Know-How: Carry These No-Fail Fire-Starters
The last thing you need is another writer telling you that dryer lint with a little candle wax can get an emergency fire going, or that pine pitch is a natural fire-starter.
First Look: SOLKOA Hunter Mountain Survival Kit
I was on one of those “middle of nowhere” hunts last year, where I barely avoided a bad fall that could’ve busted an ankle—or worse. If that had happened, I wondered, could I have held on until help got there?
How to Start a Fire When Everything is Wet
Here’s how to build a fire when you need it most.
25 Things Every Hunter Should Know
Everything from offroad driving to backcountry first-aid—25 skills you just can't do without.
Survival Gear: 5 Must-Have Items for Backcountry Hunters
Be sure to have these essential items with you on your next backcountry hunt to prevent bad luck from becoming a crisis.
How to Build a Packable Survival Kit
It never hurts to prepare for the worst. Here are the best items to include in even a minimalist survival kit that should be part of every hunting pack.
Must-Have Hunting Camp Gear
Be it the backcountry or the back forty, this collection of gear makes camp more comfortable for all.
Should Hunters Carry a Survival Kit?
What simple steps can hunters take to prepare themselves for unexpected “survival” situations?
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