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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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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