Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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Why should you build a shelter on high ground when it isn't too cold?

Breezes keep bugs away and you are easier to see.

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  1. Breezes keep bugs away and you are easier to see ✔
  2. High ground is always warmer at night
  3. High ground has more drinking water

Why: On high ground, breezes help keep bugs away and you are easier for a search party to spot.

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Answer: Breezes keep bugs away and you are easier to see. On high ground, breezes help keep bugs away and you are easier for a search party to spot.

  1. Scouting America: Wilderness Survival www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wilderness-survival
    Breezes will help keep the bugs away, and you’ll be easier to see
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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