1 Finding Freshwater: The safer water options come from rivers, creeks, streams, and snowmelt. They are safer than drinking out of puddles and lakes because they will make you sick. You can also get a Sawyer Mini Filtration system. It cost 20$. If you can not find one of these safer water places then you can catch rainwater. You can also drink running water.

2 Fire: The most important thing about fire is the location because you don't want it to be too big. You will need tinder kindling and logs to make your fire. Don't just throw the logs on put them on crossed so that the air can get through. You must have dry wood.

3 Shelter: It is important to make sure your shelter is waterproof. Before you start building your shelter you need to look for other shelters to use. Make sure your shelter can protect you from any animals that might come your way.

4 S.t.o.p acronym: The s.t.o.p acronym stands for S: stop as soon as you realize you are lost. T: think about the situation. O: observe your surroundings. P: plan what to do. 

5 Basic first aid: You should always teach your child first aid because they could save your life one day. In the wild, you should always bring first aid with you just in case. 

6 Signaling for help: You can lite a fire to try and signal for help. You can put three fires in a triangle. You can write something with rocks or other stuff. You could wave a stick around.