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Video: Why Do People Ignore Hurricane Warnings?

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Video: Why Do People Ignore Hurricane Warnings?

Author and disaster expert Robert Meyer shares some insight into why people choose to ignore hurricane warnings and...

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Wet T-Shirt Contest: Moisture-Wicking Shirt Guide

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Wet T-Shirt Contest: Moisture-Wicking Shirt Guide

One survival principle is constant: Keep yourself and your kit dry,...

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New: Mora Floating Serrated Knife

Gear

New: Mora Floating Serrated Knife

The new Mora Floating Serrated Knife features a lightweight stainless...

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August 19, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

The Legendary Survival Story of Sir Ernest Shackleton

In 1914, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to cross Antarctica, but disaster left him and his crew stranded on the ice with no…

August 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Debunked: Preventing Infection by Rinsing with Seawater

Like most myths, the supposed healing properties of seawater are founded on a grain of truth. However, rinsing your wounds with seawater is dangerous.

August 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Storm Preparedness Lessons from Hurricane Irma Responders

We asked two search and rescue experts about their experiences in the wake of Hurricane Irma, and discussed applications of these storm prepping lessons.

August 7, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Fire Suppression 101: Protect Your Home from Wildfires

Protecting your home from fire should go beyond the standard smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Wildfires are swift, voracious, and devastating.

July 29, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

4 New Survival Products from Outdoor Retailer 2018

Here's a quick recap of four new products from Outdoor Retailer 2018 that we found appealing from a survival and emergency preparedness standpoint.

July 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Boiling Water With Just a Knife

NW Primate tested his survival skills by using nothing but a knife to make cordage, start a fire, make a vessel, and boil water for…

May 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Rural Refreshments: Drinking Water from Non-Tropical Plants

Jungle climates are home to many vines and plants that yield safe drinking water. But what happens if you find yourself dehydrated in North America?

April 24, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Aquaforno II "Kitchen in a Backpack"

The Aquaforno II stove is a three-tier telescoping oven that can compress down to fit in a backpack-style carrying case. It runs on wood, charcoal,…

April 14, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Heat on Tap: Cauldryn Fyre Water Bottle Review

We tested the Cauldryn Fyre water bottle, a vacuum-insulated vessel with a battery-powered heating element that can boil water at the press of a button.

April 10, 2018 :: By Patrick Vuong

Stormproof Backpack Buyer's Guide

With spring showers approaching, we’re taking a look at stormproof backpacks that will both increase your daily carry capacity and endure punishing weather.

April 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Alone in the Sahara: The Survival Story of Mauro Prosperi

After becoming disoriented by a sandstorm during the Marathon des Sables, Mauro Prosperi walked 180 miles through the Sahara desert and managed to survive.

April 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

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The Legendary Survival Story of Sir Ernest Shackleton

Debunked: Preventing Infection by Rinsing with Seawater

Storm Preparedness Lessons from Hurricane Irma Responders

Fire Suppression 101: Protect Your Home from Wildfires

4 New Survival Products from Outdoor Retailer 2018

Video: Boiling Water With Just a Knife

Rural Refreshments: Drinking Water from Non-Tropical Plants

New: Aquaforno II "Kitchen in a Backpack"

Heat on Tap: Cauldryn Fyre Water Bottle Review

Stormproof Backpack Buyer's Guide

Alone in the Sahara: The Survival Story of Mauro Prosperi

Survival Scenarios: Facing a Flash Flood

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