We are moving to a paperless society, so why keep a bookshelf with survival books?Well, it’s fine to have the digital options, but in case of power failures, or an EMP, the knowledge contained in print can last for generations. Plus, you can access books at any time without having to worry about whether your …
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The 1929 crash was exacerbated by the low prices paid for crops, steep increases in machinery costs, and one drought upon another, virtually forcing farmers to use submarginal land in a bid to keep enough money rolling in to pay their mortgages, and feed their families. With the mass plantings of wheat, grasslands that had …
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If you’re asking yourself this question then it means you probably own a sedan and are keen to fit a roof top tent in order to enjoy the magic of camping holidays high up out of the mud and closer to the stars, well just a little closer… So can you set up a rooftop …
Choosing a quality sleeping bag is an investment in your comfort. The correct choice can make the difference between an enjoyable camping trip, or lying awake either shivering or sweating, and wishing you were back at home in your real bed. The best sleeping bag is the one most appropriate for the weather conditions, your …
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There are plenty of ways you can get stuck while on the road – from being stuck in the mud, a vehicle that has slid off the road and down a bank, a vehicle stuck in a snow bank and the most common, probably – stuck in the sand! These will quickly put a road …
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“How do I secure my tent?” is a question often asked by campers worried about human and animal incursions, both during the day when campers may be out hiking, fishing or swimming and, perhaps even more scary, at night when they are sleeping inside the tent. There are locks available and a few tricks to …
When hunters return with their haul of wild geese, usually wet and cold, it’s time to make magic happen in the kitchen. Hopefully, whoever shot the goose does the preparation, and presents the cook with a cleaned bird ready for the culinary wand waving, addition of secret potions, and final presentation of a grand dish. …
When we talk of woods we are talking mainly about a temperate zone somewhere between the sub-tropical zones and the polar regions. The temperate zone is subject to considerable fluctuations in temperature between summer and winter, and this needs to be taken into account so you know what to prepare for in terms of shelter, …
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With snakes the general rule is that you should leave them alone and they won’t come chasing after you – but should you irritate one then watch out! Many snake bites occur when people take a stick and poke at snakes, pretend they know what type it is – sometimes this is hard because many …
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We’ve seen it happen – drought, flood, pandemic – the stock on the shelves empties out fast, and prices begin to skyrocket as people start stockpiling too late. But those who have prepared for droughts can sit pretty, knowing they have enough to last them at least a year or two until the drought breaks. …
