Carrying your own supply, using the right containers and planning resupply points in advance are more reliable than depending on a water filter alone. This guide covers how much water to carry, how to store it in a vehicle or at basecamp, and the limitations of filtration, chemical disinfection and boiling.

Keeping food safe in hot weather takes more than a quality cooler. This guide covers time and temperature control, effective use of ice, cooler organization and food planning for single- and multi-day trips.

A breakdown, accident, or extended delay can turn an ordinary drive into a difficult situation in minutes. The right vehicle emergency gear helps you deal with darkness, bad weather, limited water, and a drained phone battery. In this article, we look at what is worth keeping in the vehicle, what to add depending on the trip, and how to organize everything so critical gear is actually within reach when you need it. Without turning the trunk into a storage unit or preparing for the end of the world.