Survival Skills

Outdoor Survival Skills

Learn the essential survival skills for outdoor emergencies and unexpected situations away from home.

Kate Mullen, Wilderness Instructor 33 min 4 lessons

Intermediate

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Video / Training Content

Lesson 1 of 4

The Rule of Threes

7 min · Order your actions by what kills first.

Three minutes without air, three hours without shelter in harsh conditions, three days without water, three weeks without food.

Exposure — not hunger — is the leading cause of death in short-term survival situations.

Put it into practice

Emergency Water Storage Kit

Store and treat 60 gallons of safe drinking water.

$199

Gravity Water Filter System

Purify river, lake, or rain water without power.

$129

Emergency Cooking Kit

Cook hot meals without gas or electricity.

$99

Watch & Learn

Hand-picked videos from trusted public safety organizations that support this course.

What Are the Ten Essentials?

Source: REI

Top Seven Priorities of Wilderness Survival

Source: Manatee County Natural Resources

Knowledge Check

Score 80% or higher to pass and earn your certificate. Finish every lesson first for the best result.

1. According to the rule of threes, how long can most people survive without water?

2. What steals body heat fastest in a field shelter?

3. What is the universal distress signal?

4. How many ignition sources should you carry?