The Makeshift Traveler is a hard-shell backpack made of recycled water bottles with a 4-watt solar panel installed on top.

Seasoned campers have discovered a clever sleeping bag trick that keeps them warmer on chilly nights without having to buy or carry extra gear.

Life is full of cringe; we just have to learn to accept it. However, no matter how well you might be doing, your memory likes ...

Stranded on a snow-covered island, I face freezing temperatures with no sleeping bag — only a shelter I build from snow. Watch how I craft warmth, battle the cold, and push survival skills to the ...