Emergency batteries fail when you need them most. Here’s how geeks can test, store, rotate, and safely ditch cells so flashlights and gear always work.
How to test emergency battery shelf life and dispose of batteries when they’re dead
Category: Survival
Can you survive being buried alive in an avalanche? Eh, probably not. Here’s what happens to your body when you are buried alive under a snow avalanche.
Most believe that if they were buried in an avalanche, they could simply move their arms to loosen the snow and then dig themselves out, or at least carve out a space around their mouth to breathe. However, being buried in an avalanche is a unique and surprisingly deadly experience.
Download NASA’s new FREE ebook The Role of Food and Nutrition in Space
The latest book from NASA marks their third effort to review available literature regarding the role of nutrition in astronaut health.
How to hide your DNA – the guide to leaving no traces
The judicial system often utilizes DNA evidence, but misinterpretations can lead to innocent people being imprisoned. Our aim is to clarify how law enforcement identifies individuals through DNA and to suggest methods for safeguarding against potential identification.
Rails to Trails awards $421,000 in grants to help develop outdoor hiking trail networks.
The Rails to Trails Conservancy has announced that it awarded $421,500 in grants to support programs that are working on developing and activating local and regional trail networks.
REI’s Member Days – 11 days of expanded discounts begins now through September 16.
REI’s Member Days are currently taking place until September 16, offering additional value on top of the always-on benefits.
As Apple prepares to introduce new hiking features in Apple Maps, they will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made through Apple Pay.
Today through August 25, Apple will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for each purchase made with Apple Pay on apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S.
Couple and dog killed in grizzly bear attack in Canada’s Banff National Park – first deadly bear attack at the park in decades.
Parks Canada will not release information regarding the identities of the victims but provided further details about the scene of the attack.
Woman killed by grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park. The 8th death in Yellowstone since 1872.
A woman was found dead near Yellowstone National Park over the weekend, and wildlife officials suspect it was caused by a grizzly bear.
Product Review: Off Grid Tools Survival Axe – the ultimate outdoor companion for campers, survivalists, and preppers alike.
As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I recently purchased the Off Grid Tools Survival Axe to add to my collection of survival gear, and I have to say, I am thoroughly impressed with this product. The Survival Axe is a multi-functional tool that is perfect for hikers, campers, hunters, survivalists, preppers, and anyone in need of…
