What Clothes Does An AT Thru-Hiker Pack?

Some of the specialized clothing that’s very popular among those on the Appalachian Trail can also be very hard to get. You get instant trail cred if you have these items.

VIDEO: Les Stroud’s Tips for Building a Survival Fire

Hell will freeze over before most of us ever find ourselves so out of depth and unprepared to be in a situation where our lives depended on getting a fire built to wait out the night. If it ever happens to you, you’ll know what to do.

How to Spark a Fire with a Machete & a Rock

“The sparks generated by such a method are not very hot,” says machete master Joe Flowers in this classic video. “I have only got prepared stuff like charred cloth and charred wood to catch.”

VIDEO: How To Survive for 72 Hours with Nothing But What’s in a Quart-Sized Ziploc Bag

Watch AOGB contributor Kevin Estela brave the elements, build his shelter, catch fish, live off the land, and kill time throughout his three-day survival challenge in the Utah High Desert.

Spiderwort: A Surprising Wild Edible

Wilderness foraging expert Christopher Nyerges shows you how to spot spiderwort and how to cook this tasty nutrient.

How To Become Proficient at Archery

Survival Lilly shows you how to align rearsight, frontsight, and target for accurate shots.

10 Knife Grips for Bushcraft & Survival

“The best way to learn how to use your knife is to spend time behind the blade,” says Kevin Estela. He shows you 10 positions, rapid fire, to help you ace 10 grips.