For a time, America was gripped by CB fever: in the 1970s and a little bit after, everybody wanted to capture that mystique of truckers rolling down the road talking to each other in a rapid-fire stream of lingo that sounded like a different language. But fun and games aside, CB radios remain incredibly useful […]
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Choosing a knife is easy. You know what you need, you know if the knife fits your hand and if you like it. That’s it. But that’s basic stuff, beginner thinking. Serious users will choose a knife not only based on its design, but also on the steel that it’s made from… The steel is
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Sometimes, getting the info you need to solve a problem can be demoralizing. You know what I’m talking about… If you landed on this article, you’ve probably already searched for what sorts of items should be in your survival kit. And having done that, you probably found lists with dozens, even hundreds, of different pieces
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One of the coolest things about owning a CB radio is the complete freedom in communication that it affords you. All you have to do is tune that dial, pick up the mic, click the button, and transmit. Or just tune in and surreptitiously listen to whoever else happens to be talking. Speaking of, maybe
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When it comes to knives and other cutlery, steel isn’t just steel. Not to knife aficionados! And it shouldn’t be that way for you either considering your knife is going to be one of your most depended upon tools in all sorts of emergencies. Picking the right kind of steel will greatly influence what kind
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CB radios have been around for a long time, and even though smartphones and other modern forms of digital communication have eaten into their usefulness a little bit, they’re still an indispensable and self-contained method of communicating over relatively short distances. They’re certainly convenient, and affordable, and a great option in any prepper’s toolbox. But,
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past 20 or 30 years, you’re probably already familiar with paracord. Even if you aren’t a prepper yourself! This military-issue parachute cordage has firmly established itself as the go-to choice for making gear modifications, carrying cargo, improvising tools and shelter, making wearables, and even just decorative
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Any radio, no matter how good and how powerful, is only going to be as good as its antenna. The antenna is what’s responsible for both propagating and receiving radio signals so that you can send to other stations over the airwaves and also so that you can hear them. And ham antennas come in
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One of the very best things you can do to ensure continuity of communication in the aftermath of a major disaster or a society-toppling event is to learn ham radio. Ham radio is completely self-contained and provides everything you need, with the right skills and equipment, to talk to people across the state, across the
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No matter what kind of knife you use, and no matter the application, if you want to get the most out of your tool, you’ve got to pick the right kind of steel. The formulation of the steel will determine the knife’s inherent characteristics, including its corrosion resistance, durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening.
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