Wilderness Made Simple

Man rinsing his hair under an outdoor shower surrounded by trees, with water streaming down his back in a forest setting.

How Do You Shower While Camping? (Without Feeli...

Stay fresh outdoors with simple, eco-friendly ways to clean up on any trip.

How Do You Shower While Camping? (Without Feeli...

Stay fresh outdoors with simple, eco-friendly ways to clean up on any trip.

A pair of teal and black running shoes with untied laces placed on a forest floor covered in dry autumn leaves, lit by sunlight through trees.

Can You Wear Running Shoes for Hiking? (Here’s ...

Do you really need hiking boots, or can your runners handle the trail?

Can You Wear Running Shoes for Hiking? (Here’s ...

Do you really need hiking boots, or can your runners handle the trail?

Close-up of a black and white snake resting on a sunlit rock, with blurred flowers and greenery in the background.

What to Do if You See a Snake While Hiking

Snake on the trail? Stay calm, here’s how to handle it safely.

What to Do if You See a Snake While Hiking

Snake on the trail? Stay calm, here’s how to handle it safely.

Clothes hanging to dry on a line strung between trees in a sunny, dry outdoor area, with shadows cast on the ground.

How to Dry Clothes While Camping (Without Makin...

Soaked clothes on the trail. What’s the fastest way to dry them right?

How to Dry Clothes While Camping (Without Makin...

Soaked clothes on the trail. What’s the fastest way to dry them right?

Person warming their hands over an open campfire, with visible flames and a flannel shirt, in a cold outdoor setting.

How to Use Fire If You Need a to Stay Warm at N...

Cold night, no gear? The right fire can keep you alive.

How to Use Fire If You Need a to Stay Warm at N...

Cold night, no gear? The right fire can keep you alive.

Is It Safe to Leave a Campfire Burning Overnight?

Is It Safe to Leave a Campfire Burning Overnight?

The fire’s low, the night is quiet… but is it really safe to leave it burning?

Is It Safe to Leave a Campfire Burning Overnight?

The fire’s low, the night is quiet… but is it really safe to leave it burning?