A downside to a conventional tent is that you are on the ground, exposed to not only what’s on the ground but any potential predators that can come poking around. This was remedied to an extent with people moving over to hammocks, but they posed their own problems. For one, a hammock can effectively sleep …
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Michigan features an excellent castle doctrine provision among its laws concerning self-defense. So long as a person is defending the occupants of their dwelling, place of business, or vehicle from the threat of death or great bodily injury they have no obligation to attempt retreat prior to using lethal force. Additionally, Michigan law also provides …
In the prepping world, a common rule is to have a backup for your backup plan. This methodology applies to many aspects of prepping and survival but is especially important when it comes to heating your home. In today’s society, we have ample access to electricity and you will typically find furnaces and fireplaces in …
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Bushcrafters and survivalists alike both consider tools like the flint and steel to be the ultimate fire-starting tool to have in the backcountry. However, Ferro rods have grown in popularity in recent years as an excellent alternative to the classic fire starting tool. If you are an avid camper or prepper, then you know the …
New Hampshire is rarely discussed among states with strong self-defense laws, but the state nonetheless possesses them. Among these laws is a definitive castle doctrine statute. However, the wording of New Hampshire’s laws and the self-defense laws, in particular, tends toward being lengthy and difficult to decipher for those without a solid grounding in legal …
I spend the majority of my life on the road. I don’t like to sit still for very long and my life has been blessed enough that I don’t have to. As minimalistic as I’ve tried to become, there are still some modern-day advantages that are integrated into my lifestyle. Electricity gives me the ability …
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If you ever cook on your own backyard grill or one in a park or by the lake, you have probably seen rust forming on the grate. Definitely unsightly, it is more prudent to ask if this rust could dangerously contaminate food should we cook on it. Is grilling on a rusty surface safe? Cooking …
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Heading out into the wild is exciting, it’s the Huckleberry adventure we all hold dear, add hunting to the equation and that adventure just took an upward spike in adventure credits. You’re planning a trip into the vastness of America somewhere to roam free and live off the land, harvesting a quarry that will sustain …
In life, there comes a time when you might need to get a hold of someone at their home. Maybe you’re trying to sell them something, tell them something, or make it inquiry. Whatever the reason, you might have caused to go knock on their door. If they don’t answer, or you have to make …
Not all of what we require to prepare falls into the category of a traditional survival necessity- food, water, medical supplies and the like. Some useful, even essential, preps are everyday goods that may seem ordinary, but are still one of those things that can make life a little more bearable and much easier. There …
