How High? There are several ways to measure the height of a tree or flagpole or building. The following is the "Jumping Thumb" method:  
    Measure the height of a Pathfinder. Have him stand against the bottom of the tree you want to measure. Back off a convenient distance and hold a stick upright at arm's length. Sight so that the end of the stick seems to touch the Pathfinder's head. Put your thumb where his feet come. Holding your thumb tight against the stick, jump your thumb up to your buddy's head. Notice where the tip of the stick comes on the tree now, and holding the stick firmly, jump you thumb up again to this point. Find out how many times you can measure off your friend's height on the tree. Multiply this number by your friend's height and you have the height of the tree (or flagpole).

Survival Tip:  Pack a small bag of regular Fritos corn chips in your pack for an emergency fire starter. (Pack a second bag if you are tempted to eat them.) Six to eight (6-8) chips and a match is all you need to get your fire started.

1. Place chips in a small tepee formation reserving one chip to start fire.
2. Light the one chip with a match and lay it on the tepee of chips.
3. These will stay lit for 3-4 minutes while you lay on your tender and small sticks.
4. Gradually build up the size of your wood pieces until you have a good fire.

A wood carrier makes gathering kindling and tinder for your fire a whole lot easier. If you you are allowed to collect wood at your campsite, try this out.
What you need:  an old sweatshirt or long-sleeved shirt
What to do: 
1. Spread your shirt on the ground, with the arms stretched out.
2. Place sticks of wood up and down (not across) the torso of the shirt.
3. When you have about two armfuls of wood laid on the shirt, pull the sleeves in tightly and tie the know The shirt should hug the wood.
4. Hoist your bundle onto your back, using the sleeves to hold on to; or you can tie the shirt around your waist or shoulders. Now your hands are free to pick up extra wood or litter on the way back to camp.