One of the tenets of prepping is learning how to live off the land. Specifically, learning how to source your own food. Whether you are stuck in a wilderness survival scenario with nothing else to eat or you plan on padding or replacing your stockpile with wild-caught and foraged edibles, it’s true that Mother Nature […]
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Anywhere you go in the world, especially in forests and other wooded areas, moss is going to be a feature. Growing in a carpet-like fashion over the ground, tree trunks, fallen logs, rocks, and more, it is usually found in moist, shady areas without much foot traffic. Come to think of it, that sounds a
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If you’ve started to delve into the world of civilian radio, you’ve probably gotten familiar with CB radio as your first stop. CB radio is great because it doesn’t require licensing, it’s convenient, handy, and affordable. But like all other kinds of radio, there’s still a whole lot to learn. One acronym you’ve probably seen
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When it comes to less-lethal self-defense options, tasers are a distant second place to pepper spray but they are steadily gaining in popularity these days among the civilians. Tasers offer unique capability, able to reliably drop an assailant in their tracks with an accurate hit, and they have a much lower risk overall of inflicting
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Bug out bags… a favorite topic for preppers. Many spend dozens of hours over the years, adding and removing things, making them lighter, more compact, and so on. And they have every reason to do this. In a bug-out situation, you’re going to need to be flexible, to be able to walk or run with
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Bows have been around since humans emerged and the only things that have changed are how they are made and the arrowheads used. Later on in human history, crossbows were created as an easier alternative to using a bow and now in the modern age, we have air-powered bows that are more rifle-looking in appearance.
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Ham radio is a useful resource for your survival toolbox if things go south with the communications network. Cell towers can fail, or in the case of emergencies, could become jammed with usage. Service could go down during a civil uprising or natural disasters, and you will need a way to communicate with your family,
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The American cattail (Typha latifolia) is a plant often found growing densely in wetlands, and other marshy areas. It grows up to 10 feet tall, and consists of a root (or rhizome), stalk, grass-like leaves, and cylindrical flower head called a spike or catkin. All parts of the cattail – tuber, stalk, leaves, and catkin
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Rabbit is a great protein source for a survival situation. Wild rabbits are found in most parts of the country, while domestic rabbits are easy to raise in just about any situation. Rabbit is a mild-tasting, light-colored meat similar to chicken. You can cook rabbit with any recipe that works for chicken, but it’s best
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If you’re like me, you’ve invested a lot of time and money into having the right supplies, tools, and skills to prepare for and survive when SHTF. But there’s one resource you may not have thought about or adequately trained – a dog. I’m not talking about the family pet, who barks at passing traffic
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