When you decide what types of food to keep stocked for bug-in or bug-out situations, there are dozens of good choices. Canned goods are great for bug-in situations, but nobody wants to carry all that weight in their pack if they are on the move. Another option would be MREs (meals ready to eat). These […]
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If you have been in the prepping and survival community for a while, you may have heard of a hobby called DXing. This is the practice of receiving or sending long distance radio transmissions and confirming that they were received. These transmissions can be made using AM radio, shortwave radio, VHF radio, or HAM radio.
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Okay, so I know it is a bit of a survival cliché. Everybody can think of a war movie where people are riding out a nuclear war in bunkers, or one where a survivalist is heading underground. However, do not be so quick to make assumptions. The fact of the matter is that an underground shelter
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If you are realistic about survival then you know that one of the greatest threats you face are other people. While the elements can be devastating, nothing is as unpredictable as a person. Even those you know and love can turn on you when survival is at stake. When you consider that you’ll have far
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A good cast iron skillet is one of the best tools you can have for your kitchen. It is also great for cooking over a campfire. Cast iron is durable, inexpensive, and easy to use. It evenly distributes heat and holds that heat for long periods of time. This means that you can avoid the
Archery is a skill and hobby I have loved since boyhood. When I was about five years old, I would go outside at dusk to watch my father shoot arrows into a paper plate that was stuck to some hay bales. When I was in Boy Scouts at the age of 10, one of our scout
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There is nothing quite like a group of friends gathered around a fire drinking beer and telling stories of their adventures. The warm glow lights up the faces of those you love while you are mesmerized by the flickering of the flames. However, having the ideal structure with which to contain your fire is very important.
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I often hear survival experts say that remaining stationary in an emergency is the best way to go. I understand the logic. It is easier for rescue personnel to find you if you stay in one spot, but what if you know that nobody is looking for you? Maybe you live alone and nobody knew you were
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There are always obvious items to save for survival situations. Of course, you want to hoard dry food, water, weapons, and tools. However, some of the best survival items are not nearly as obvious. When putting a pack together or hoarding items, I like to think of at least three purposes for each item. This rule
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When you have to bug out on a boat, it puts a whole new twist on survival. It is estimated that 80-90% of the earth’s population lives near a major body of water. When highways and city streets get jammed up, a boat may be your best way out. Also, there are plenty of survival
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