Q. Hey Gear Guy, which devices (other than a traditional whetstone) can I use to sharpen my knife? How well do they work?
Solar-powered cooking
You don’t need four burners and a gas line to make some great-tasting trail food.
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.
Spectacular hummingbird video
Watch as this unusual hummingbird spins his long tail feathers to attract the attention of females.
How to build a bug board
They might annoy us or amaze us, but there's no question about it: Bugs are an essential part of the natural order of things. Here's how to make your own nature museum to display them.
Fun games to play in the snow
Staying safe on a winter outing is hard work, but that doesn't mean there won't be time for fun. Here are a few activities we came up with. Can you think of more?
Checklist for a basic warm-weather outing
Going on a warm-weather outing? Here's a checklist to help you pack.
Two keys to fastpacking
It's possible to carry less weight and still have everything you need (or at least everything you really need) on a backpacking trip. Here's how.
How to avoid hypothermia
Losing body heat happens in all seasons, and it can kill. Know the symptoms and how to treat them.
Create an emergency pack or kit
Instructions for creating a family emergency kit, a major disaster preparedness kit and a personal emergency service pack.
8 Fishing Knots to Know
Can you imagine going fishing without knowing how to tie an improved clinch knot? Or a double surgeon's loop? Neither can we.
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.
Snowboard and skiing gear buying guide 
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Sun protection buying guide 
Backpack buying guide 
Shell jacket buying guide 
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Ski and snowboard buying guide 
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Skateboard Buying Guide 
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Backpacking tent buying guide 
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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.