Gear The gear you need to survive By Michael Freeman Survival kits prove essential when the worst happens.
Emergency Preparedness Find your bearings with (or without) a compass By Michael Freeman You can’t always rely on your cellphone. These tips will help you find your way.
Magazine Lost in the wilderness: Should I stay or should I go? By Michael Freeman Know when to travel and when you should wait for help.
Emergency Preparedness Faced with a survival situation? Use the Survivorman Zones of Assessment By Michael Freeman What should you do first in a survival situation? Stop and think.
Health How to recognize and treat frostnip By Michael Freeman Your toes are wet, cold and numb. Don’t ignore these symptoms; they’re the beginning of frostbite.
Emergency Preparedness How to survive severe dehydration By Scouting magazine 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.
Camping How to navigate without a GPS By What should you do if you find yourself lost without a GPS device?
Camping How to build an emergency shelter if you’re lost in the woods By Aaron Derr Lost in the woods? Be prepared for anything with these tips for building an emergency shelter during a time of need.
Backpacking & Hiking How to survive a bear encounter By Scouting magazine What should you do if you hear a bear pawing at your tent?
Camping Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion By Scouting magazine How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.