These seven priorities will assist you when the time comes that you need to kick into survival mode.

This throwback come from the 1980 printing of the Ninth Edition Boy Scouts Handbook. Some of these may seem somewhat outdated… but remember that the battery on your phone or GPS devise will not last forever. Knowing these distress signals are a good backup to have.

Jute twine works as a great fire starter. At under $5.00 a spool, it is extremely cost effective to have in you pack at all time when camping.

Making char cloth is a simple process with the right material and tools.  Here is how we made it...