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![Lightning striking across a mountain landscape.]()
1. Before you go hiking, should you hit up that weather app on your phone or just go with the flow?
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![A woman sits atop her car, texting a friend before embarking on a hike.]()
2. Is it a good idea to let someone know you're going hiking before you do?
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![You're stranded and hungry but you've found some mushrooms growing on the forest floor. You love mushrooms! They're edible, right?]()
3. You're stranded and hungry but you've found some mushrooms growing on the forest floor. You love mushrooms! They're edible, right?
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![A well-lit photo of a thirst quenching river.]()
4. There's a river that looks like it has clean water. No harm in drinking from it right?
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![A dry, barren landscape much like your body will be after this many days without water.]()
5. How long can you survive without water?
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![Flames lick the sides of a campfire as darkness approaches.]()
6. It's getting cold outside, so you start a fire. Should you have a water bucket nearby?
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![Flames cooking up some delicious food that you can go this long without before you're a goner.]()
7. Without water for 5 days makes sense, but if you need to survive without food, approximately how long can you go before croaking?
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![A man overlooks a mountain range while a sleeping bag hangs from his backpack.]()
8. If you're looking to be a professional camper, so you should have a wide variety of sleeping bags for every situation, right?
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![Discarded, an old Coke can lays where it shouldn't.]()
9. When out on the trail, if you don't find a trashcan then you can just drop your trash off the path right?
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![A couple wearing winter clothing look over a scenic view.]()
10. You can go hiking in any clothing if it's not too hot out, correct?
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![Matches burn against almond wood.]()
11. When planning on spending the night in the outdoors, is it good to bring matches or a lighter?
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![A burning red sun is seen on the horizon.]()
12. If you're going out for a nice hike during the day, should you lather up with that good sunscreen?
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![A first aid kit laying on asphalt.]()
13. Is it smart to bring a first aid kit with you?
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![Moss growing on the side of a tree.]()
14. You realize you're officially lost, but you remember that your uncle once told you moss grows on the north side of a tree! Is that true?
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![A squirrel munching on some food that may or may not be safe for humans to eat.]()
15. You just saw a pesky squirrel eat some berries, so is it safe to say they're safe for you to eat as well?
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![Some snake that looks like it may bite you at any moment.]()
16. You're stranded and you just got bitten by a snake. Time to suck that venom out like you saw on TV?
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![The silhouette of a woman jogging against a sunset.]()
17. It's better to try and hike as quickly as possible instead of pacing yourself right?
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![A man in a black shirt quenches his thirst with a bottle of water.]()
18. Drinking water...Not necessary for hiking, right?
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![A closeup of a pair of a wool pair of socks.]()
19. Do you need to bring an extra pair of socks with you when you go hiking?
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![A wild wolf looking directly into the camera.]()
20. You see a wild animal! Time to feed that bad boy?
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![High-tech speakers showing how loud they can get.]()
21. When you go camping, do you think you should play music loudly?
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![A closeup photo of a harmless looking beetle.]()
22. Is bug spray a necessity when hiking?
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![One of the healthier snacks, pistachios are always a good option.]()
23. What is a good snack to munch while hiking?
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![Salads, like this spinach salad pictured here, are always a great option before a hike.]()
24. What kind of food should you eat before you go out on a hike?
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![A cold glass of H20 to quench the thirst of a parched hiker.]()
25. For every 2 miles you hike, how much water should you try to drink?
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![A green bug hanging out on a stick. Maybe it's OK to eat?]()
26. You've run out of food and now you need to find some alternatives. Should you start munching on some bugs?
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![A man standing in what appears to be warm water, but will it help keep him warm?]()
27. You're stranded and now it's freezing out. There looks to be a warmer body of water nearby. Should you jump in to stay warm?
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![A collection of small fish you may be able to attract by spitting.]()
28. You're hungry and you see a lake nearby. Time to act like you're 12 again and try to catch some fish by spitting in the water. Yes or no?
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![Some cotton spoolled into a ball, looking ready to be made into clothing.]()
29. Cotton clothing is all you've got after your plane crashes, "Hatchet" style. Are you going to be set with only cotton clothing?
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![A pair of Clubmasters like these may or may not be able to help you start a fire.]()
30. You're stranded in the woods and all you have is your trusty pair of eyeglasses. Are you going to be able to start a fire?
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![Beautiful, potentially tasty, grass.]()
31. You're running out of food and you've exhausted all your options. You start eating grass. Is this OK or did you just mess up badly?
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![A large constellation of stars like this one, may be helpful in finding your way back home.]()
32. When you're trying to find your way back home, can you actually use the Big Dipper to locate the North Star?
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![A picture of a plane that is hopefully coming to rescue you.]()
33. If you need help and you see a helicopter, should you wave back and forth to get its attention?
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![An iPhone 7 placed on a wood table. Can it start a fire though?]()
34. So you don't have eyeglasses. Are you going to be able to start a fire with just your cellphone?
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![Sure this snowy mountain range looks beautiful, but will it quench your thirst?]()
35. You manage to lose your way while hiking in the snow. Is it OK to eat snow to drink water?
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![Both green and dead trees in this one, so no hints for you!]()
36. If you're trying to make a smoke signal to attract attention to your campsite, should you use dead brush or green leaves?
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![Firewood like this can be hard to find, so keep an eye out when you're running low!]()
37. When gathering firewood, is it better to gather damp branches or dry branches?
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![While this bear is doing the opposite of running, you'd be surprised just how fast bears can run.]()
38. Do you think you could out run a bear?
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![This picture of a campsite looks ideal, but is it?]()
39. When building a shelter, should you build an elevated bed first or a roof?
While hiking seems like a fun and carefree activity, there may be more danger than meets the eye. Sure, everyone can grab a stick and start hiking up a trail like they’re Lewis and/or Clark, but can you do it in a way that doesn’t put you in danger? Bears generally hang around camping sites, and bears also seem like a dinosaur but with fur and a body better equipped for an outdoor environment. Read more