The Scouting Guide to Survival: An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America: More than 200 Essential Skills for Staying Warm, Building a Shelter, ... Signaling for Help

by The Boy Scouts of America

In Scouting’s Guide to Survival, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on emergency preparedness. Some practical tips
How to build a fire
How to purify water
How to identify common edible plants and mushrooms
How to signal for help
How to build simple shelters
Practical navigation skills
And so much more!
Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities.

Genres: Survival

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2018

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice 'warning' to start the book off. "A vast majority of people in our technological society think they will never find themselves suddenly cut off from the rest of the world." Then it goes on to mention instances where this indeed happens. The author cites a time when he was helping to find a hunter lost in Georgia. They lost person had little hunting experience, but did have extensive survival training. When they found him 2 days later, he had practically built a homestead. It was so good, the rescue team stayed overnight before leaving the next day.
Final intro tip: "Relax. You may even enjoy your unplanned stay in the woods."
Key: 2 lb survival kit on page 21 picture. List on pg 24
VERY readable book. Lots of 'common sense'. I like that this book is PRACTICAL.
Appendix 1: BSA Requirements for the wilderness survival merit badge.
My kids did some time in scouts. These BSA merit badges are excellent. Visit the BSA merit badge site(s).
Appendix II: Web addresses for survival products mentioned in this book.

[Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm now a girl scout. Ok. Just a volunteer. I signed up for both my kids but I'm going to be teaching the stuff in this book to the kids.

Why isn't this sort of stuff in the GS curriculum? Hmm..

But this book. Good stuff

Straight to the point. Good examples. Accessible. And the book is over engineered so it can be taken out doors, gotten dirty, and still be intact.

Well done.

Now, back to that question...

[Melissa Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this book seemed geared more for a younger reader age, there were a few gems inside and plenty of reminders to be prepared for any situation. I admit that I have been updating and stocking my car better after reading this book.

[Guillermo · Rating 3 out of 5]

You won’t become Bear Grills but a good candidate for a quick rescue.