Wilderness Survival
Anyone who spends time outdoors, whether for work or recreation, will find wilderness survival skills useful. Whether you’re planning a day hike on a mountain trail, an extended trek in the woods or wilderness travel in a foreign country, the Wilderness Survival Web Guide links you to sites full of the knowledge you need to safely enjoy the great outdoors.
Expand All Guide SectionsWilderness Survival Tips
You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to know how to survive in the wilderness like one. The Web sites in this section provide general wilderness survival tips and discuss more specific aspects of survival, such as obtaining food and water, and building shelter.
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- For help determining which wild plants are safe to eat, read “Tom Brown’s Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants.” Don’t miss the “SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea” for pointers about surviving in a variety of circumstances.
- If you or someone else is injured in the wilderness, first aid skills are an extremely valuable asset. See the findingDulcinea First Aid Web Guide for resources about learning and applying first aid.
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