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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When I first got into prepping and survival, I felt the need to go out and buy as much gear and I could find. I think this is probably a normal reaction as you learn about the different ways to survive in different situations. However, as soon as I started looking I realized that there
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Anybody who has ever seen an action movie has wondered how it feels to be shot. In some cases the person drops like a rock. In others they shake it off and say “just a flesh wound”. Of course these are just movies. There are plenty of real people we can ask about this experience.
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One paradox of survival is that many of us have been conditioned to do the wrong thing. Between movies, survival shows, and just everyday modern society, most people would not last a day in a survival situation. Until you really do your research and put that knowledge into practice, your mind will send you in
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When you plan a bug out strategy, the location is one of the most important considerations. I think some people plan to just grab their bug-out bag and start walking. That is a recipe for disaster. To be successful you need to carefully plan a bug out location along with a route to get there.
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Aany survival sites discuss being visible in a survival situation. They talk about signaling for rescue with smoke or signal mirrors. They talk about the fastest way to be spotted by other people. What if you do not want to be seen? What if you have escaped from captors and are on the run? What
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