In survival situations, shelter is not about comfort or convenience, but about controlling exposure to the elements. Wind, rain, cold, and heat drain energy faster than hunger or thirst, which is why ...

This article was originally featured on Field & Stream. With careful consideration, we must ask ourselves what sort of items we should take that will help us in outdoor adventure. One thing is for ...

A simple lean-to is a great option for a warm-weather shelter that’s quick to assemble. Build quick-construct wilderness survival shelters using these three tarp shelter configurations that only ...

• Compatibility: Available as a three-person tent or up to six as a tarp shelter It’s a tent designed to let the outside in, and with two huge doors, the ability to open up each side and an optional ...

Building a shelter in the wilderness can mean the difference between life and death in survival situations. Whether you’re an avid outdoors enthusiast or someone who unexpectedly finds themselves ...

Protecting yourself from the elements should be a priority when you're trapped in the wilderness. (Tim MacWelch/) This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Shelter is your top priority in ...

This past fall, two friends and I spent four days elk hunting at 12,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo mountains north of Santa Fe. The first day was warm and mild, but on the second morning, we woke to ...