Though foraging can be very rewarding, it can be a little anxiety inducing. Here’s how to grow mushrooms in your kitchen.

Tracking is an ancient skill. This is how to find people and be found when lost, according to Bear Grylls.

Whether you’re a fan of hiking, skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing, it’s essential to know how to predict an avalanche. 

In modern society, it’s not uncommon to eat food out of plastic containers, and many of us choose processed snacks and restaurant meals over home-cooked meals. (We don’t blame you; we blame hustle culture.) The truth is, thanks to technology, we don’t typically rely on the simple tools hunters and gatherers once used to forage, [...]

Bear Grylls says “staying wintered” helps him get through life’s challenges. How might this apply to your own life? 

You’re on a hike, and out of nowhere comes a skunk that sprays you or a pet. So, how do you get rid of the skunk smell?

As an ex-flight attendant, a frequent flyer, and a digital nomad, I’ve packed a fair few suitcases in my time. From packing weekend-away bags to big backpacks for year-long travels to suitcases for luxury holidays, I’ve picked up many tips and tricks along the way—like how to ensure your clothes stay wrinkle-free in your suitcase, [...]

This recipe is excerpted from The Outdoor Cook by America’s Test Kitchen. Click here for more information and to purchase the book.   Why This Recipe Works: There’s one surefire way to get a burger with a craggy charred crust, a rich beefy taste, and an interior so juicy and tender that it practically falls apart at the [...]

Ants, crickets, and mealworms, oh my! Even the bravest outdoors enthusiasts often don’t consider chowing down on insects on the daily, but perhaps they should. In the United States, entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects, is still largely relegated to the world of reality television, including the survivalist show I Survived Bear Grylls, but [...]

If you’re like me, you love getting on the water. I have memories of boat rides out on the Gulf Coast, catching glimpses of manatees in the water, and many summers at camp swimming and kayaking. Sometimes, though, boats and I don’t get along.  If this sounds all too familiar, but you want to go [...]