Thus far, the survival challenges that I have attempted have been focused around the idea that remaining stationary is often the fastest route to rescue. I have hunkered down toughed out blizzard conditions with temperatures below zero, thunderstorms producing hail and winds as high as 40 mph, and the scorching summer heat beating down on […]
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When someone makes the decision to become a survivalist or prepper, one of the first actions they typically take is to purchase some basic gear. Buying some neat gadgets is easier and less time consuming than learning a new skill, so this is the direction most people take. There is nothing wrong with that. Whatever
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Everybody has seen movies and TV shows where the victims of a tragedy are wrapped in shiny space blankets. In fact, many of you likely have one in your bug out bag or in the trunk of your car. What exactly is a Mylar emergency blanket? A Mylar blanket (a.k.a. a space or emergency blanket)
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Learning to shoot a firearm can be a very rewarding experience. I have fond memories of my father and grandfather teaching me to shoot and hunt. When most boys my age were playing video games, I was competing in marksmanship tournaments. However, the very first lesson I was taught was the importance of safely handling
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When you decide what types of food to keep stocked for bug-in or bug-out situations, there are dozens of good choices. Canned goods are great for bug-in situations, but nobody wants to carry all that weight in their pack if they are on the move. Another option would be MREs (meals ready to eat). These
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If you have been in the prepping and survival community for a while, you may have heard of a hobby called DXing. This is the practice of receiving or sending long distance radio transmissions and confirming that they were received. These transmissions can be made using AM radio, shortwave radio, VHF radio, or HAM radio.
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Okay, so I know it is a bit of a survival cliché. Everybody can think of a war movie where people are riding out a nuclear war in bunkers, or one where a survivalist is heading underground. However, do not be so quick to make assumptions. The fact of the matter is that an underground shelter
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If you are realistic about survival then you know that one of the greatest threats you face are other people. While the elements can be devastating, nothing is as unpredictable as a person. Even those you know and love can turn on you when survival is at stake. When you consider that you’ll have far
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A good cast iron skillet is one of the best tools you can have for your kitchen. It is also great for cooking over a campfire. Cast iron is durable, inexpensive, and easy to use. It evenly distributes heat and holds that heat for long periods of time. This means that you can avoid the
Archery is a skill and hobby I have loved since boyhood. When I was about five years old, I would go outside at dusk to watch my father shoot arrows into a paper plate that was stuck to some hay bales. When I was in Boy Scouts at the age of 10, one of our scout
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