There are a lot of intense dangers in nature, but perhaps the scariest of all is a hot, silent killer. According to the CDC, high temperatures kill more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods combined.

Here's how to survive a heat wave when you're going to be outside all day.

Boiling water over a campfire can be an easy way to get burned if you're not careful. This clever pot holder can save you some pain, and only requires you have a knife and a stick.

Bonfires are pretty much a summer and beach trip tradition. You might think they're easy to throw together in a few minutes, but making a bit more effort will turn a mediocre bonfire gathering into one that you and your friends will fondly remember.

It might feel like there aren't any rules out in the great outdoors, but there are certainly guidelines you should follow. Whether you're new to hiking or always been confused about the dos and don'ts of the trail, this guide will clear things up.

If you find a tick on yourself, it's totally normal to want to climb out of your skin and burn it and live your life with your bones and muscles on display. Since that didn't work the last time I tried it, I'm glad to report there is a safe, effective, hands-off way to remove the tick from your skin. More than one, in fact.

Canoes and kayaks are always fun, but the trendiest rental at boat places these days is the stand-up paddleboard, or SUP. They're fun to paddle, and can provide an excellent core workout too.

Losing your wallet is like losing a part of you. Everything is in there — your driver's licence, your credit cards, your membership IDs and your photos of loved ones. This clever trick can help you avoid losing your wallet forever the next time you venture out into the outdoors.

You can get any level of workout from our fitness trail challenge, no matter what equipment you find. We've already discussed a few ways you can modify the exercises to be easier, if that's what you need, but now let's talk about how to get even more of a challenge.

If you've ventured out looking for fitness trails for the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, you may have noticed some mysterious unlabelled equipment. What are you supposed to do with this bar near the ground? This slanted bench? Here are your answers.

Gorillas, the largest primates in the world, can stand up to 1.8m tall and weigh upwards of 180kg. They're normally very peaceful animals - more Koko and less King Kong - but a dominant silverback male has the strength of several men, and isn't afraid to use it to defend his troop.

You don't need a lot of time or even effort to upgrade your outdoor space. In fact, in an hour or less you could complete a project that will help turn your backyard or balcony into an impressive oasis. Here are 10+ ideas to consider.

Even as the weather cools, you still have to mow the lawn. If you're confused about what type of mower you need or you're just looking to justify the cost of upgrading, read on.

Staying fit and active doesn't mean that you need to leave your devices at home. In fact, they can make your time out in the wild even better.

We figured we aren't the only ones who feel this way. And with Christmas coming up, we thought we would offer up some great tech solutions for your loved ones who enjoy getting off the beaten track.

Simply floating in water might look easy, but it's actually pretty difficult if you don't have a flotation device, and treading water is an essential safety skill for anyone who plans on spending time on or near the water, well, ever. Here's the best way to do it for as long as possible in an emergency situation.

Davy Crockett is an American folk hero of mythic proportions, and was greatly popularised during the '50s and '60s thanks to Disney's TV miniseries and major motion pictures. But Crockett was a very real person in history, and he had a lot of wisdom to share.

In the unlucky scenario where your car breaks down at night, or the power cuts out, you'll be happy to have a reliable torch on hand. Powered with 500 lumens and an adjustable zoom that provides up to one mile of range, the UltraBright 500-Lumen Tactical Military Flashlight is perfect for any emergency kit or outdoor adventure, and you can score two of them at a brand new price drop.

Yesterday I asked you for all your brilliant thoughts, tips, tricks, and recipes for grilling great food, and man did you all deliver.

Australia has a reputation for having lots of deadly animals - but we're actually pretty safe from apex predators. As long as you keep out of the water and don't attempt to box a kangaroo, you're relatively safe from harm. Not so in America, where mountain lions have been known to kill and eat humans. If you're every hiking in the US and bump into one of these surly cats, here's what to do.

Ladybugs eat aphids. So if aphids are eating your potato plants, you might be tempted to mail-order a ton of ladybugs (yes, this is a thing you can do) to solve your garden woes. There's a flaw in that plan, though: When you release ladybugs, they fly away.