Equip
From Bear Grylls’ vast experience in survival expeditions, he’s pretty well honed his list of what gear you need to bring along. In his book How To Stay Alive, he provides some guidelines for what to pack in a potentially life-saving backpack. His first rule is to keep it light. With less weight, you can [...]
As a survivalist, Bear Grylls has had to find his way out of all types of inhospitable terrain, and sometimes his escape is down a river, as he once had to build a raft in the Borneo Jungle in Man Vs. Wild. If you’re lost, following a river can be a good navigational tool as [...]
Bear Grylls has been in many life-or-death situations around the world, and he makes sure to bring some essential survival items that he can use in any situation on every trip. His survival kit is packed into a small tin that looks much like one that would contain mints or tobacco. “Prioritize portability,” writes Bear [...]
Hygiene is important in the wild – you don’t want to get any infections or infestations when you’re far from help – and keeping your teeth, mouth (and body!) clean is an important part of this. So what if you forgot or lost your toothbrush? If you don’t have one, you’ll need to find other [...]
As a survivalist and adventurer, one of Bear Grylls’s most important, most-used skill is his ability to find or build a shelter in different environments. This is especially true in thick forests or jungle, when getting shelter from the elements is vital. You may need protection from heat, cold, rain, dangerous animals, and other hazards. [...]
Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about cold. At age 23, he was one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He has also flown a paraglider high in the Himalayas, crossed the polar icecaps, slept in snow caves, climbed into crevasses, swum in icy water and explored ice [...]
Cliffed out while canyoneering? Need to get off the mountain fast? These three methods let you use the tools you have to rappel quickly in an emergency. Some are as easy as tying a knot or hitch, and others require a little more equipment. Below, we’ll detail the best techniques to use if you’re short [...]
If you’re already a savvy shopper, you know now is the time to take advantage of big sales on outdoor gear. With the holidays over and shops desperate to offload last season’s product, huge markdowns abound. Fortunately, America’s most popular outdoor gear store is no exception. REI is currently offering up to 79% off select [...]
Learning how to layer in the winter seems simple, but can be a challenging skill to master. You want—and need—to be warm, but we’re often moving through a mix of activities and intensity levels which adds complexity, like actively hiking to a lookout then sitting still in the cold. The best way to stay warm [...]
The holidays are over but that does not mean you need to stop readying for camping, mountain biking, hiking, skiing or all of the above. We’ve found the best men’s, women’s and kids’ outerwear guaranteed to stand up to the elements. We picked these 15 jackets and parkas based on how well they perform first [...]
