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Survival Preparedness & Emergency Skills

How to Build a Safer Transition From Day Hiking to Overnight Trips

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The transition from day hiking to overnight trips can be safer with proper planning and skills—discover essential tips to ensure your adventure is both enjoyable and secure.

WildernessSense Team
August 6, 2026

Innovations & Trends

Crowdsourced Rescue: Apps Letting Hikers Help Each Other

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For hikers seeking faster rescue, crowdsourced apps enable instant help and coordination, transforming outdoor safety—discover how they can save lives.

WildernessSense Team
February 14, 2026

Skills & Guides

Solo Hiking With Tech: Safety Tips for Lone Adventurers

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Solo hiking with tech offers safety tips that could be lifesaving—discover essential strategies to stay secure on your lone adventure.

WildernessSense Team
January 25, 2026

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Seasonal & Environment-Specific Survival

How Seasonal Accessories Change Comfort and Safety Outcomes

How seasonal accessories enhance comfort and safety by protecting against UV rays,…

WildernessSense Team
November 6, 2026

15 Best Emergency Radios With NOAA Weather Alerts in 2027

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15 Best Emergency Radios With NOAA Weather Alerts in 2027

Compare 15 emergency radios with NOAA weather alerts, from localized S.A.M.E. models to…

WildernessSense Team
November 6, 2026

We Tested The Viral ‘Slither Rig’ So You Don’t Have To

Sports

We Tested The Viral ‘Slither Rig’ So You Don’t Have To

Outdoor Life tested the viral bass-fishing Slither Rig over three trips, finding it…

WildernessSense Team
November 6, 2026

The 3 Best Ways To Cook A Venison Backstrap

Skills & Guides

The 3 Best Ways To Cook A Venison Backstrap

Outdoor Life outlines three venison backstrap recipes, from skillet-seared steaks to…

WildernessSense Team
November 6, 2026