So you have taken a step in the right direction. You have started prepping and honing your survival skills. However, even as you become more experienced there will likely be times when you overlook important skills, preparations, and procedures in your survival strategy. This can result in “blind spots” that can spell certain disaster in […]
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With the terror of mass shootings happening around the country and the globe, people all over the country are reevaluating survival tactics for such events. The general consensus is that the decisions you make in that first few minutes will largely determine whether you live or die. It is easy to mourn the dead and
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I have learned over and over that processing wood in a survival situation is absolutely essential. Whether you are building a shelter, building a fire, building a trap, or crafting tools, you have to be able to cut wood to a precise length. There are dozens of different tools available for cutting wood, and I
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In most cases, animals are more scared of us than we are of them. So what do you do when they are not? There are several predators in the US that will stand their ground against humans. Each one acts differently towards humans, so having some knowledge is key to surviving a situations like this.
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When in a survival situation, intruders are always a major concern… This could be looters, military, or just kids looking to vandalize a house. Having a home defense system is important, but early detection is the key to protecting your home. Unfortunately, this applies to everyday life as well. Home intruders are a major concern 24/7
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Fish is one of the best survival foods you will ever find. It is packed with protein, full of fatty oils, and can be found in almost any body of water. However, in a survival situation you rarely have a rod and reel with you. So now what? The rod and reel is a much more modern
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Moss and lichens are the fluffy, spongy, and scaly growths we find deep in the forest. We see moss on the ground, on logs, on rocks, and on the side of trees. It normally thrives in shaded and moist areas. Is moss edible, or is it poisonous? Moss can help you find true North, insulate
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There has been a great deal of talk surrounding electromagnetic pulse disasters (EMPs). EMP’s promise destruction and disruption on a scale previously unimaginable, and attack the infrastructure and equipment of a nation directly by frying anything that utilizes a computer chip or a circuit board along with other electrical devices. This means that all of
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For a long time canning anything was intimidating to me. Even after becoming a pickling expert, canning meats seemed out of reach. Then I had a friend bring me some samples, and I was hooked. I could not believe that meat could last months or even years on the pantry shelf with just a little extra elbow grease.
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Many folks, particularly homesteaders run across the issue of moisture. They need a way to keep electronics, clothing, leather goods, and food supplies dry. Moisture can cause mold, rust, and bacteria, leading to severe losses when you’re dependent on stockpiled food supplies, or are relying on a piece of electronic equipment like a radio to
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