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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.

SOL Bivvy

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.

Positioned for success? Test your skills with a GPS device

Before you head out into the wilderness with your trusty GPS device, see if your technological skills pass this test.

How to survive an encounter with an aggressive moose

If you’re ever caught in a standoff between you and an aggressive moose, here’s how you can take charge and stay safe.

Survive This Poison Ivy

How to alleviate or, better yet, avoid an encounter with poison ivy

During a hike, you notice the beginnings of a nasty, bumpy rash — you suspect it could be from poison ivy. What should you do?

How to navigate without a GPS

What should you do if you find yourself lost without a GPS device?

A quiz to test your knowledge of emergency signals

Take this interactive quiz to see how much you know about backcountry signaling devices.

How to build an emergency shelter if you’re lost in the woods

Lost in the woods? Be prepared for anything with these tips for building an emergency shelter during a time of need.

How to survive a bear encounter

What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?

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