Create an Emergency Pack or Kit
Instructions for creating a family emergency kit, a major disaster preparedness kit and a personal emergency service pack.
Outdoors
How to Buy a Backpacking Stove For Your Next Camping Adventure
Bring your appetite -- these backpacking stoves can make a camp chef out of anyone.
Check Out Our Expert’s Guide to Trail-Running Gear
Here's how to gear up before trail running.
How to Get Started With Stand-Up Paddleboarding
The Gear Guy gives you the lowdown on SUP, one of the world's fastest-growing outdoor sports.
How to Buy a Great Daypack for Hiking
Daypacks come in all shapes and sizes, so it can be hard to know where to start when shopping for one. Here's some expert advice.
5 Important Hiking Rules of the Trail
A Scout should always know these five rules of the trail.
Can You Identify This Animal Poop?
Droppings can tell you which animals have been in the area. Can you identify the scat in these photos?
Get Started Ice Skating With This Essential Gear
Enjoy your time on the ice with this skating gear.
Create Movie Magic With This Great Moviemaking Gear
Capture your next adventuring using these techniques and gear.
How to Safely Cross a Snowfield When Hiking
Keep these safety factors in mind when hiking over a snowfield.
5 Gear Tips for Camping on the Cheap
Save some cash on gear by using these tips.
Skateboarding Video Tips and Tricks
Learn some basic skateboarding techniques from a world record-holding skater.
How To Pack for a Day at the Beach
Be Prepared for your next beach trip with the right gear.
Don’t Forget These Cub Scout Six Essentials on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Here's a guide of six essentials you need to make your Cub Scout outings the best and safest they can be.
What You Need to Get Started Mountain Biking
Hop on a mountain bike for a fun way to explore the outdoors.
Bug Off! Send Irritating Insects Packing With This Gear
Bug bites are no fun. They can itch or hurt, and some can make you sick. Here's how to prevent them.
Don’t Bug Me! How to Be Prepared for Biting and Stinging Insects
Are you ready to deal with biting and stinging "bugs" you might encounter outside?
How To Use a Shakedown Hike To Prepare for Your Next Trek
Shakedown hikes are designed to prepare you to be both physically fit and ready with the stuff you need.
How to Use an Ax to Chop Wood
The ax is one of the best tools for gathering wood. But to chop effectively and stay safe, you must know what you're doing.
Dive Into These 5 Tips Before Your Next Aquatic Adventure
Come on in! The water's great! But before you grab your swimsuit, read this.
How to Set Up a Dining Fly
A dining fly is a useful part of any campsite. It provides shelter in case it rains, and serves as hub to set up your camp around.
How to Buy the Best Sleeping Bag
A good sleeping bag can make the difference between comfort and a long, miserable night. Stay warm and comfy in one of these sleeping bags.
How to Build an Igloo
A brilliant use of engineering and resources, this simple dome made out of snow blocks is both strong and versatile.
How to Build a Snow Cave
A T-shaped snow cave is a quick and efficient way to protect yourself from winter storms.
Clever Curious Corvids: Learn About This Family of Brainy Birds
Crows, ravens, magpies, nutcrackers and jays — these songbirds are all corvids.
How to Cook a Tasty Foil Dinner In the Campfire
You can create a tasty meal with just heavy-duty aluminum foil and hot coals from a campfire.
How to Use an Ice Ax to Self-Arrest on a Snowy Slope
If you fall on a steep snow slope and begin to slide, here's how to stop your slide.
10 Funny Campfire Skits
Need a knee-slapping skit for your next campfire? Try one of these entertaining skit ideas.
How to Safely Use a Camping Stove
Safety procedures for using a lightweight stove or propane stove on your next camping trip.
How to Whip and Fuse the Ends of Rope
The more you use rope, the more it frays. Here's how to make one of the most important tools in Scouting last a little longer.
Pick the Best Backpack With These Expert Buying Tips
Carry your gear efficiently with these top backpacks.
How to Communicate Underwater When Scuba Diving
When you’re scuba diving, you obviously can’t talk to others underwater. That’s why it’s important to know hand signals.
How to Buy Snorkeling Gear for an Underwater Adventure
Explore beneath the water's surface with this recommended snorkeling gear.
How to Treat Your Water to Stay Healthy in the Backcountry
Getting sick when you're camping stinks. Treating your water is one of the best ways to stay healthy.
Protect Your Head With These Functional, Fashionable Hats
Pick a hat that looks and feels good to you and is ideal for the conditions where you’ll wear it.
How to Prevent Fire Damage When Building a Campfire
Heat from a campfire can char the ground, blacken rocks and sterilize soil.
5 Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are annoying, and they can be dangerous, too. Here's how to keep them away.
Is It OK to Eat Snow?
There's a beautiful layer of freshly fallen snow in your backyard. Is it OK to grab a handful and take a bite?
How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter
A quinzee is a simple shelter made by hollowing out a big pile of snow. Here's how to build one.
Use a Dutch Oven to Make Philmont Ranger Cobbler
Dutch ovens make baking at camp easy. Here’s how to make a delicious peach cobbler.
How to Gear Up for Winter
Stay warm and Be Prepared for camping in the cold.
How to Watch Out for Avalanches in Snowy, Mountainous Terrain
Avalanches are a serious concern for all travelers whose outings take them into snowy, mountainous regions.
How to Buy a Good Pocketknife or Multitool
Keep sharp in your Scouting endeavors with the right knife or multitool for the job.
Every Packing List Starts With the 10 Scout Basic Outdoor Essentials
Every packing list starts with these items. They're called "Scouting Outdoor Essentials" for a reason.
How to Use a Compass to Orient a Map and Find Your Way
You can use a map and compass to figure out which direction you're facing.
Tent or Tarp? How to Pick the Right Camping Shelter
Whether you pick a tent or tarp, these shelters will guard you from the elements.
How to Make a Solar-Powered Oven for Outdoor Cooking
Take outdoor cooking to the next level with this homemade solar cooker.
How to Buy Good Sunglasses
Sunglasses can look cool, but first they should protect your eyes.
How to Safely Wear and Use a Life Jacket
Life jackets are designed to keep you safe. These personal flotation devices are essential equipment whenever you're on the water.
How to Escape From a Rip Current
When caught in a rip current, don't panic and don't exhaust yourself trying to swim against the current. Here's what to do.