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Wilderness Survival
4 guides on wilderness survival.
Wilderness Survival
How to Start a Fire Without a Lighter or Matches
Friction fire makes good television and is a poor plan. Here is what actually works when the lighter is gone, and why the tinder matters more than the spark.
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Wilderness Survival
The Wilderness Survival Kit: What Belongs in a Day Pack
Most people who need a survival kit are on a day hike, not an expedition. Here is the small, light set of items that turns an unplanned night outside from an emergency into an inconvenience.
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If You Get Lost in the Woods: STOP, and What Comes Next
The instinct when you realize you are lost is to keep moving and find the trail. That instinct is usually what turns a short search into a long one.
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The Survival Rule of Threes: What to Prioritize When Things Go Wrong
When everything feels urgent, the Rule of Threes tells you what to actually deal with first, and it isn't food.
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