All some people want from a GPS is the ability to get back to the rig. They may be knowledgeable about wilderness survival and carry a survival kit, but they aren’t into geocaching, aren’t particularly concerned about where they are at all times and don’t care how many waypoints the receiver will store.

The best firestarting system can also be the cheapest and the materials are the easiest to find at any drug or grocery store.

Okay, so you live on the 10th floor of a 20 story high rise and there’s no way you can fit a 55-gallon water barrel on your patio. However, you do understand the need to store water or at least the ability to store it. So what do you do? You can fill your bedroom [...]