Survivor tips

You may not be John Rambo but that doesn't mean you don't need to know basic survival techniques. If you were stranded in the wilderness would you know how to build a basic shelter to shield you from the elements?

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

A simple lean-to not only provides protection from wind and rain, but can also act as a shield to help trap heat and keep you warm.

There are few more potent symbols of confinement than the straitjacket. And few more potent symbols of liberation than escaping from one. Which is why doing so was one of the most thrilling spectacles Harry Houdini employed in his act. Houdini first conceived of escaping from a straitjacket — which restrains a person with sleeves […]