In her monthly column, The Survivalist, Jessie Krebs writes about staying alive in dangerous backcountry scenarios. Krebs is a former Air Force S.E.R.E (survival, evasion, resistance, and escape) ...

Building a signal fire is an essential skill for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether hiking, hunting, or fishing in the backcountry, knowing how to create a signal fire can be a lifeline ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you didn’t grow up camping, you may be surprised to find out that starting a campfire isn’t as easy as it looks in the cartoons. (My daughter ...

Without a great fire starter, you’ll never get those larger logs blazing, so you’ll never be able to toast marshmallows, warm your chilled bones or ward off that hungry wolf pack prowling just beyond ...

A backyard deck replete with yellow and white stripped wooden deck chairs, a matching side table, and a fire pit on legs. - stock_studio/Shutterstock We may receive a ...