Backpacking knives are essential for survival in remote wilderness. They can help with anything from food preparation and tent repair to cleaning game and starting fires. But what distinguishes a ...

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My survival knife activity has trended more practical as I’ve gotten older, like extended hunting and backpacking trips in the Colorado Rockies. Still, I've always needed a good, durable knife ...

To test the best backpacking water filters, I pumped hundreds of liters through 14 different water filters. Former assistant editor Samantha Silverman ate a wide range of the best survival food ...