Survive This! Archives - Scouting magazine

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.

Survival strategies to help you escape a forest fire

Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.

How to avoid and treat tick bites in the wild

Use these tips to prevent tick bites and, in the event you suffer a bite, avoid serious illnesses like Lyme disease.

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