Survive This! Archives - Scouting magazine

Survival starts at home

Don’t leave for your next adventure without preparing for the worst.

The gear you need to survive

Survival kits prove essential when the worst happens.

Find your bearings with (or without) a compass

You can’t always rely on your cellphone. These tips will help you find your way.

Lost in the wilderness: Should I stay or should I go?

Know when to travel and when you should wait for help.

Faced with a survival situation? Use the Survivorman Zones of Assessment

What should you do first in a survival situation? Stop and think.

How to recognize and treat frostnip

Your toes are wet, cold and numb. Don’t ignore these symptoms; they’re the beginning of frostbite.

How to survive severe dehydration

What if you were stranded in the desert without water? It’s a good idea to know how you might handle a dire dehydration situation.

How to treat burns in the backcountry

Treat a backcountry burn with these first-aid methods, including knowing when the severity of a burn requires further attention and treatment.

Tips to help you prevent and treat mosquito bites

Buzz off! These tips and tricks will help you repel that itty-bitty insect out for blood — the pesky mosquito.

How to bandage an accidental pocketknife wound

You’ve cut your finger on a campout. (Ouch!) Here’s how to bandage the wound in the field.

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