Here in the 21st century, there’s a cell phone in virtually every palm, not to mention GPS technology almost everywhere. The good news is it’s harder than it’s ever been to become truly lost and st...

Natural disasters and other catastrophes aren’t just occurrences that happen “somewhere else.” No matter where you live or who you are, you could eventually find yourself facing a life or death sur...

9 Items You Need in a Survival Kit

Phil McNamara

You don’t have to be a hardcore survivalist to benefit from putting together a survival kit. Anyone could wind up facing an emergency and, if it ever happens to you, you’ll be glad you were prepare...

How to Become an Expert Backpacker

Phil McNamara

For some outdoor enthusiasts, it’s enough to stick to busy campgrounds and popular, familiar trails. Others crave a more immersive way to commune with Mother Nature. Exploring the wide, wonderful w...

5 Amazing Water Conservation Projects

Phil McNamara

When it comes to precious resources human beings can’t live without, it doesn’t get much more essential than water. You quite literally can’t survive more than three days without it, making continu...

Unlimited continuous access to clean water is something a lot of us take for granted. After all, it’s literally right there at our fingertips – just a quick twist or two away at any given time. Thi...