Latest survival news
How do emergency blankets work? Our expert guide
How do emergency blankets work? We explain the extraterrestrial origins of this common piece of safety gear and detail how to make yours more effective
“One mistake people make is thinking nothing can go wrong” – why do hikers get lost and how do some survive?
An analysis of over 100 news reports details how hikers get lost in the wild, and the lengths they go to in order to come back alive
How to sharpen a camping knife: cutting edge techniques
Our expert guide on how to sharpen a camping knife details three simple methods to get your blade back to its best
How to build a campfire in winter: our survival guide for freezing season camping
Knowing how to build a campfire in winter can bring welcome warmth when camping in the great outdoors, or even save your life
What is a whiteout? Our guide, plus what to do if you’re stuck in one
It’s a nightmare scenario that can occur in poor conditions on the mountains in winter, but just what is a whiteout?
“I'm not going to get lost like I did 10 years ago” – hiker gets lost, again
Two hikers have been found alive after spending eight days lost in the Alaskan wilderness
How to survive a night on a mountain
Think you could survive a night on a mountain? We speak to a mountain guide and member of Lochaber Mountain Rescue team to find out exactly what you need to do to stay alive
Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
