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Stuff Every Wilderness Scout Should Know

Practice facts for the Wilderness Survival merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.

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  1. In a survival situation, what does the STOP acronym tell you to do first?
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    Stop, think, observe, and plan. STOP stands for stop, think, observe and plan. It helps you calm down and decide wisely before acting.

  2. What is the most common cause of death in outdoor survival situations?
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    Losing body heat. People who don't survive outdoors most often die from losing body heat, not starvation or dehydration.

  3. How long can a person usually survive without water?
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    About three to five days. A human can survive an average of three to five days without water, so finding water is a high priority.

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  1. In a survival situation, what does the STOP acronym tell you to do first?
  2. What is the most common cause of death in outdoor survival situations?
  3. How long can a person usually survive without water?
  4. What is the first line of defense against cold, wet, or windy weather?
  5. Where should you avoid building a survival shelter?
  6. How thick should the leafy bed inside your shelter be?
  7. Why should a survival shelter be no bigger than you need?
  8. When building a lean-to against a fallen tree, which side should the branch wall face?
  9. What does the bow-and-drill fire method use to create heat?
  10. Besides cooking, what survival need can a campfire meet by boiling water?
  11. What is a good cheap fire starter made from cotton balls?
  12. What everyday item is cheap, strong, and useful as cord in a survival kit?
  13. Where does survival expert Danny Marchant suggest shopping first for a survival kit?
  14. What does the C.O.L.D. guideline help you remember?
  15. What are the "umbles" a warning sign of?
  16. What is a key prevention step for dehydration on a hot hike?
  17. What urine color is a warning sign of dehydration?
  18. Why is drinking urine a bad idea in a survival situation?
  19. What is the recommended treatment for a venomous snakebite?
  20. Why is the "Universal Edibility Test" risky?
  21. Why does the Boy Scouts of America discourage foraging for wild foods?
  22. What should you do before a hike so someone can start a search if you are late?
  23. What is one way a trip plan helps prevent a survival emergency?
  24. What does a signal mirror let you do?
  25. Why is signaling a higher priority for lost Scouts than for soldiers behind enemy lines?
  26. What does the survival expert call the best survival tool?
  27. What does STOP's "P" stand for?
  28. After first aid, what is the next priority in the survival order?
  29. Where does food rank in the survival priority list?
  30. What is one way to avoid panic when you realize you are lost?
  31. Why is positive thinking important in a survival situation?
  32. What should you do if a thunderstorm approaches your campsite?
  33. What simple shelter can be made from large trash bags, duct tape, and paracord?
  34. Why did Scouts soak acorn flour in water overnight?
  35. What can you make from a straightened paper clip to catch fish?
  36. What does a debris hut use for insulation?
  37. Why should you build a shelter on high ground when it isn't too cold?
  38. What is a simple natural shelter mentioned for survival?
  39. What should you do before venturing into the wilderness with fire-making skills?
  40. What is one benefit of fire for your state of mind in survival?
  41. Why should you avoid unnecessary sweating in a survival situation?
  42. What is one method to treat water found outdoors?
  43. Why is a personal first aid kit important in the wilderness?
  44. What does the survival expert say about the seven priorities for survival?
  45. What should you do with a raccoon's interest in your food at camp?
  46. What should you do if a bear approaches your food storage area?
  47. What is the main reason to treat water from a stream before drinking it?
  48. What does the 50/50/50 rule from the U.S. Coast Guard describe?
  49. What position can increase your survival time in cold water?
  50. Why does alcohol raise the risk of hypothermia outdoors?
  51. What is paradoxical undressing a sign of? 🔒
  52. What should you do for someone with mild hypothermia? 🔒
  53. Why should a person with moderate or severe hypothermia be moved gently? 🔒
  54. Which fabrics are better than cotton for staying warm when wet? 🔒
  55. Why should clothing for cold weather be loose fitting? 🔒
  56. Why should a fire inside a shelter be put out before you sleep? 🔒
  57. Why should a survival shelter avoid metal materials? 🔒
  58. What does a visual inspection of water tell you about its safety? 🔒
  59. Why is boiling water generally safer than using chemicals alone? 🔒
  60. What does a rapid sand filter's top layer of activated carbon remove? 🔒
  61. What is the first step in purifying surface water at a treatment plant? 🔒
  62. What does the zoogleal layer on a slow sand filter do? 🔒
  63. What does mild dehydration do to your thinking? 🔒
  64. What is a simple mental tool to cope with stress in a survival situation? 🔒
  65. What should you do in an earthquake according to U.S. and New Zealand advice? 🔒
  66. After a building collapse, what should you use to filter dust from the air? 🔒
  67. Why are multi-purpose tools often chosen for survival kits? 🔒
  68. What is a common item in a wilderness survival kit for starting fires? 🔒
  69. What does a shelter's location need to be away from? 🔒
  70. What is one property a good shelter should provide from the ground? 🔒
  71. What can a snow cave or igloo provide in very cold, snowy conditions? 🔒
  72. Why is good ventilation essential in a shelter with a fire? 🔒
  73. What is a sign that someone may be in the moderate stage of hypothermia? 🔒
  74. What should you avoid giving a hypothermic person according to the UK National Health Service? 🔒
  75. What can warm sweetened drinks do for an alert hypothermic person? 🔒
  76. What is one dangerous injury a first aid kit should help you handle? 🔒
  77. What is one navigation method that uses the sun and night sky? 🔒
  78. Why is mental clarity important in a survival situation? 🔒
  79. What should you do if you are unsure whether a wild plant is safe to eat? 🔒