Thru-Hiker’s Guide To AT Hostels

AT hostel prices can range from about $20, including a bunk, shower, and towel, to around $100. It’s much cheaper than staying in hotels when you come off the trail.

How To Find Ready-To-Go Emergency Shelters

“I have twice spent the night in the overhang of a large wilderness outhouse,” Christopher Nyerges writes. When hiking in a wilderness area, make a sport of trying to identify possible emergency shelters, he advises. You just might need one.

50+ Tips for Taking & Making Shelter

Here’s the ultimate guide to help you keep yourself safe and sound in any situation. Plus, a 9-point checklist for sealing off a makeshift shelter from a bad environment.

How To Choose the Best Tent for Trail, Truck or Pack

We break down the 8 tent types. Plus, get a checklist of 10 factors smart tent buyers consider when choosing a tent.

8 Best One-Person Tents for Solo Adventuring

Whether it’s for a quick weekend outing in some local foothills, or a multi-month trek through challenging terrain, if you're looking for something smaller than your average tent and more substantial than a bicycle sack, there is a perfect one-person tent made expressly for your needs and budget. [Popular Science]

A Guide To Underground Shelters

Build your sheltering plan based on your location and budget, as well as what you perceive might be the greatest threat to your way of life.

How To Build a Survival Shelter

“The last thing I want to do in a true survival situation is to burn up precious sweat and calories by having to make a natural shelter,” writes Tony Nestor. “Carrying a few, trusty items can save hours of labor.”