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Tips for teaching the Wilderness Survival merit badge

A retired Special Forces soldier shares his ideas and tips for teaching the Wilderness Survival merit badge.

Are you prepared for hiking in hot weather?

Before you head out for a hike in the heat, test yourself to see how well you can stay cool when hiking in hot weather.

How to prevent and overcome heat exhaustion

Take these steps to cool off if you (or a fellow hiker) experience heat exhaustion.

Scouters in Action: Scouter’s actions help victims of tornado

Joplin, Mo. Scouter’s patience and clear thinking helped his coworkers live through a tornado.

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Survive a venomous spider bite

The right response for a potentially harmful venomous spider bite.

How to safely pitch a tent in the snow

Use these tips to perfectly pitch a tent during the snowy fourth season.

How to choose the best rain gear to stay dry in stormy weather

Use these tips to select the best rain gear to stay dry in whatever conditions Mother Nature might throw at you.

How well do you know how to stay dry in the rain?

Take this quiz to see how prepared you are for a rain storm during your next campout.

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Great survival gear for $20 or less

A Scout is prepared — and thrifty. Here are seven survival gear items for $20 or less.

Fighting a kitchen fire

How to respond to and safely extinguish a kitchen fire

How to quickly extinguish two common types of kitchen fires.

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