The need to survive is one of the four mandatory needs of the tarpaulin program.
This is a sign under the new tarpon program (released in August 2017).
[Tarpot] (https://scandinavianoutdoor.fi/partio/partiomerkit/?property=tarpojien-merkit) are collected around the start mark and purchased separately about every six months
Tarpojat are 13-15 year old scouts
[More information on age signs in Tarpoja’s costume and brand instructions] (https://toiminta.partio.fi/sites/partio.fi/files/3-merkkiohje-tarpoja_0.pdf)
The goal of the need to survive is that the need for a gap lasting about six months
is able to plan a hike together with others
can walk under the guidance of a manager
is able to take care of himself / herself even in demanding conditions
is able to work in a group on a hike.