Q. My son wants a fire-starter. Which is the best and easiest?
Great reflector oven recipes
Just because you've been lugging your gear for miles on end doesn't mean you can't eat as if you were in your own kitchen. Check out some of the favorite reflector-oven recipes of Troop 1570 in Herndon, Va.
Fun wintertime projects
When Old Man Winter bares his cold, sharp icicle fangs, don't turn into an indoor flake. Bite back! Here's how to sink your teeth into winter and walk away with a few cool souvenirs."
Build a flagpole, table or chair for your camp
With the right pioneering skills, you can create all kinds of contraptions that come in handy at a campsite.
How to avoid frostbite
Frozen flesh won't kill you right away -- but the pain might make you wish you were dead. Know the symptoms and how to treat them.
How to identify stars in the winter sky
Here's an easy way to trace your way from one winter constellation to another.
Watch Venturers take part in Road to Ranger program
Venturers from the Lone Star State take significant steps toward earning the Ranger Award during a week at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in north Texas.
Forms for planning a backpacking trip
Paperwork? For a backpacking trip? When it comes to backpacking, keeping good paperwork is part of Being Prepared. You’ll need a trip plan, an emergency plan and a duty roster. Download our templates below to help you get started.
Solar-powered cooking
You don’t need four burners and a gas line to make some great-tasting trail food.
Getting Started in Skateboarding
Take some tips from a world record-holding skater.
How to go fishing at night
Fishing after dark takes skill. Here are tips to help you catch your limit.
Make your own minnow trap
You're ready for fishing. You've got everything ... but bait. And no cash to buy any. Well, forget throwing money at minnows. Gather your own! It's simple with this easy-to make trap.
Build a camp table
Keep your stuff out of the dirt by building a table for your camp. It's easy if you have the pioneering skills.
How to build a survival shelter
Being prepared to live — and live well — when you’re far from the comforts of home starts with being able to take effective shelter from the elements.
Can you name that fish?
Do you know a walleye from a bluegill? Test yourself by taking our match-the-catch fish quiz.
How to avoid hypothermia
Losing body heat happens in all seasons, and it can kill. Know the symptoms and how to treat them.
Love fishing? Want to learn how to catch more fish? Check out Boys' Life's ultimate fishing website for tips, tricks and expert advice.
Wilderness first aid expert "Dr. K" explains how to be prepared for medical emergencies that can occur in the outdoors where resources run thin and accidents are sure to happen. 
Not sure which gear to buy? Need tips for maintaining your equipment?
Can't remember how to tie a bowline? Looking for an easy guide to sharpening your knife. Check out these videos.
Winter camping buying guide 
Snowboard and skiing gear buying guide 
Rock Climbing Buying Guide 
Hiking boot buying guide 
Water treatment buying guide 
Sleeping gear buying guide 
Sports sandals and light hikers buying guide 
Cookware buying guide 
How to buy the perfect bike 
Sun protection buying guide 
Backpack buying guide 
Shell jacket buying guide 
First-aid kit buying guide 
Headlamp and flashlight buying guide 
Ski and snowboard buying guide 
Mountain bike buying guide 
Skateboard Buying Guide 
Tent buying guide 
Sleeping bag buying guide 
Pocketknives and multi-tools buying guide 
Helmet buying guide 
Binoculars buying guide 
Backpacking tent buying guide 
Backpacking stoves buying guide 
Running shoes buying guide 
Sunglasses buying guide 
Two-way radio buying guide 
Hydration Systems buying guide 
Daypacks buying guide 
Wristwatch buying guide 
Digital cameras buying guide 
Need to know what you need to bring on your next trip? Here are gear checklists for all kinds of outdoor adventures.