Can you survive the wilderness?

You could make an argument for the machete, but a novice survivalist would do well to stay hydrated with a water filter.

Noodling may be a hoot, but you'd have more luck spear fishing.

Shape ice into a convex circle and use it like a magnifying lens to make fire.

Sunburn and frostbite are no fun, but you won't die. You can die from hypothermia, though.

Salt water will only dehydrate you more, so stay away from it.

Do what Native Americans did and send three quick puffs until someone finds you.

You can eat insects with hard shells and stingers, including scorpions -- but you should avoid bugs that are brightly colored and/or pungent.

Healthy human can last eight weeks without food as long as the body is properly hydrated.

While all could be useful, an extra compass is best. It won't take up a lot of additional room in your backpack and would be extremely helpful if the first one disappears and you're trying to get out of the woods.

Rambo was one tough dude, but he would have been nowhere without his special survival knife.

The human body can only live about three days without water.

Internally, the meat should measure at least 150 degrees Farenheit (65 degrees Celsius) to stop bacteria from reproducing.

To make a blade you need rocks. There are three different types of rocks needed to fashion a blade: a large flat rock (core rock), a large, smooth rock to chip the core rock (hammer stone) and a rock with a sharp point to refine the blade's edges (pressure flaker).

Animal tendons are the strongest natural rope you can find in the wilderness. The plant fiber would be good second choice.

Warm, sweet liquids will give the body quick energy boosts to help it produce heat. You should also wear loose-fitting layers and avoid strenuous activity in order to avoid overexerting yourself.

When finding shelter, you should avoid dead trees because they could easily fall. Also, heavy rains could turn the dry river bed into a rushing river.

Immersion foot is also called trench foot. This illness happens when your feet are constantly wet and infection sets in.

The risk of eating a toxic plant is deadly. When searching for an edible plant stay clear of shiny leaves, plants with thorns, umbrella shaped flowers, white or yellow berries and plants with seeds inside a pod.

White flares are for signaling non-emergency circumstances. Red flares are used to indicate an emergency.

A mirror, or anything shiny is used to reflect the sun’s rays to gain attention in dire circumstances.