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What can I do to stay warm if I have to spend a night in the cold without a sleeping bag?
I have two approaches to cold-weather foods. When I head out on a day hike in the snow-capped mountains, I always bring some Scottish shortbread (check the cookie aisle in the grocery store) and a thermos filled with about 4 cups of hot cocoa and a stick of butter. I鈥檓…
Should I use hardwood or softwood for a bow-drill? I've heard different things.
What's the most dangerous animal in the lower 48? How do I protect myself from it?
How can I make a bow and arrows for hunting with materials from the wilderness?
What are your thoughts on using cellphones to call for rescue in the wilderness? Would I be better with a satellite phone instead?
How do you make a plant-fiber rope in the wild? What kinds of plants should you use?
What's the most important wilderness first-aid skill to learn?
What kinds of edible insects are the easiest to catch and most nutritious?
If I'm alone and my truck is stuck on a muddy road, what's the best way to get out?
How should I deal with wet/smelly/rotting feet in the wild?
I have heard that a skilled tracker can tell what a person ate, any injuries, and myriad other personal details about their life just from looking at their footprints. Is this true?
What are your thoughts on carrying a trash bag or space blanket in your pocket for making a shelter or dealing with hypothermia?
Which current survival TV host has the most wilderness cred? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What should I carry in my car in case I break down in the backcountry or have to survive on the road during a blizzard? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
If I don't have a compass, how can I tell direction? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What survival priorities should you have in the city versus the wilderness during a major crisis? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What rope and string should I pack in my survival kit?
How do I know if wild game has the plague? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What are the best survival schools in the country? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What satellite phone should I take on a kayaking trip around Fiji? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What's the best GPS for extended backcountry hikes? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
How can I survive a night in the snow? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What's the ultimate Christmas gift for a survival nut? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What is the best way to melt snow for water? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What are some good edible desert plants? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
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What should I do if caught in a flash flood in a slot canyon? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What's the best axe for chopping wood? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What's the best way to stay warm if I'm lost with no fire? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
If I'm lost, what's the best impromptu bug repellent? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
How can I make an emergency rain shelter with a tarp? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What rations should I carry in a car survival kit? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best mirror for a survival kit? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What are your thoughts on reality survival shows? Can one learn any skills of value or are these largely staged? Tammy San Diego, California
Which compass is better, the Silva Ranger or the Suunto MC-2? JonahtHuntington New York
What's your favorite survival trek of the summer, and why? — The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What are some good places to learn how to track game in the forest during the summer? — The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
When you're hiking in the desert during the summer, is it best to be fully clothed or to wear minimal clothing? What outfit would you recommend? — The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What animals can you hunt in the desert in the summer, and how? — The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you've run out of water in the desert, what natural resources can you drink, and where can you find them?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
How frequent are summer thunderstorms in the desert? Can you rely on that as a source of fresh water?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Is it safe to eat snakes? Which desert snakes are the easiest to catch and/or most tasty?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Is it better to use a boot or a shoe when hiking in the desert during the summer? Any footwear recommendations?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Which cacti are the most edible and nutritious?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What survival food should you pack for going into the backcountry this season?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Is it safer to drink melted snow or water from a stream?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What are the best places in the U.S. to test your backcountry survival skills this spring?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What's a good insect repellent that isn't too harsh?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What wildlife do you need to watch out for in the Southwest desert during the spring?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What type of footwear do you recommend for deep snow or winter trekking?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What should you look for when tracking elk?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Do you recommend using a hammock or tent when camping in the tropics?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
How is a signal fire different from a regular fire for warmth? t t— The Editors tSanta Fe, New Mexico
What's your favorite multi-tool? t t— The Editors tSanta Fe, New Mexico
What should you do if you injure yourself while backcountry skiing? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
How do you identify and treat hypothermia? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best water filter for sub-zero temperatures? Chet Freeman Quincy, Massachusetts
What should you do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best winter survival food? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
Is there a way to make primitive snowshoes if you're hiking and get caught in a snowstorm? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What should you do if you encounter an aggressive bear in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What personal location beacon do you trust most? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What should you do if you're driving in the backcountry and get lost in a snow storm? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you have no cover or shelter, is there a way to keep heavy rain from extinguishing a fire? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the number one skill people should learn in case they get lost in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What should you do if you're bitten by a scorpion while camping in the American Southwest? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What should you do if you run into a cougar in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
In your experience, what's the number one reason people get lost in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What is the best way to treat stre water if you get lost and have no purifier? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Are there mechanisms for overcoming debilitating pain in a survival situation? In other words, if you break your femur in the wilderness, what techniques should you tap into once the adrenaline wears off? Leroy Malibu, CA
What should you do if your boat sinks in the ocean and there is no floating debris? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What is the most abundant and evenly distributed edible plant in the United States? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Do you have to grow up hunting and fishing in order to live off of the land? Tmy Boise, Idaho
What is the best gear to bring with on a desert hike? Hrafn San Diego, California
Can you recommend a survival class on edible plants? Tommy Portsmouth, Virginia
What is the best fishing method for backpacking? Daniel San Francisco, California