Survive This! Archives - Scouting magazine

Learn how to create a fire by friction

No matches? No lighter? No problem.

Know the skills for your situation

Know the differences among survival, emergency preparedness, primitive and bushcraft skills.

Finding water in the wilderness

One of your first priorities in a survival situation should be to hydrate.

Signaling for help in the wilderness

Know how to attract attention so you can be rescued sooner.

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.

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