Latest survival news
How to sharpen a camping knife: cutting edge techniques
Our expert guide on how to sharpen a camping knife details three simple methods to get your blade back to its best
How to build a campfire in winter: our survival guide for freezing season camping
Knowing how to build a campfire in winter can bring welcome warmth when camping in the great outdoors, or even save your life
What is a whiteout? Our guide, plus what to do if you’re stuck in one
It’s a nightmare scenario that can occur in poor conditions on the mountains in winter, but just what is a whiteout?
“I'm not going to get lost like I did 10 years ago” – hiker gets lost, again
Two hikers have been found alive after spending eight days lost in the Alaskan wilderness
How to survive a night on a mountain
Think you could survive a night on a mountain? We speak to a mountain guide and member of Lochaber Mountain Rescue team to find out exactly what you need to do to stay alive
Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
Why you can’t eat snow for hydration in a survival situation
It seems like it’s just frozen water, so can you eat snow for hydration if you get lost in a blizzard? Not if you don’t want to land yourself in even more hot water
Desert camping: a guide to a successful camp in arid climes
Our 8 tips for desert camping help you safely enjoy the desert's incredible natural beauty, unusual wildlife and plants and unique adventures
