We all fall for old wives’ tales at some point or another in our lives. Some of those myths may be centered around beauty regimens or cooking. In this case, there are certain myths about survival that aren’t providing us with the best information. These myths have been perpetuated for too long and you don’t want to mistake following one of them, especially in the wilderness. For example, what would you do if you crossed paths with a bear in the woods? Or how would you obtain safe drinking water if you ran out?

Many of the myths may point you in the wrong direction both literally and figuratively. It could be the difference between surviving safely and not. You may even want to send this warning over to friends and family who spend time in the wilderness as well. 

Keep reading to learn about 5 common survival myths and how to avoid falling for them!

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