Survival ideas

S.T.O.P. This is the technique that pros like Mark Jenkins use when getting lost in the wilderness without a GPS or a phone available. It stands for stop, think, observe, and plan. Avoiding injury, getting clean water, and finding a way back to civilization are all priorities that could take longer than expected.

Lost in the middle of nowhere with no tools and equipment? Here's how to use and create primitive stone tools from scratch!

You may not be John Rambo but that doesn't mean you don't need to know basic survival techniques. If you were stranded in the wilderness would you know how to build a basic shelter to shield you from the elements?

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

Essential life skills used to be commonplace, but some have been lost over the past couple of generations. These basics are good to know, just in case!

Considering a DIY survival gear project? Check out 11 of the best DIY survival gear projects for the average Joe.

Skin a dead animal. Smash its leg bone into a blade. And use its tendons to tie that blade to a handle. Sound gruesome? That's how you'd make a knife in the wild.

Disastrously smart.

When it comes to stockpiling survival supplies, it’s not hard at all to blow your budget pretty quickly. But quality gear that you can count on is important. There are just certain things you don’t want to cut corners on when it comes to survival gear. But if you’re looking to gather some inexpensive supplies ... Read more

Learn about the crucial gear needed for outdoor survival. This guide covers must-have items like shelter, cooking tools, and first aid kits for your adventures.

A great survivalist knows several survival hacks and can create a tool from just about anything. Find out how these household items can save you!

If you're in a situation and you happen to have a tin can with you, then you're in luck! That tin can might just be your ticket to survival.