When it comes to preparedness, hardly anything is more important than having a large supply of water on hand that you can draw from. For washing, bathing, drinking, watering the garden or crops and a whole lot more, it’s always a good idea to have plenty of water. And one of the smartest things you […]
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One of the most devastating and also, regrettably, most unexpected disasters that can occur is a house fire. In a matter of just a few minutes, a single spark or small flame can turn into a raging inferno that will consume your house and everything, or everyone, inside of it. Mitigating fire risk and having
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If you want to get the most out of your paracord, you’ve got to have a thorough working knowledge of knots. But there are dozens and dozens of different knots out there, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and peculiarities. If you weren’t fortunate enough to grow up a fisherman’s son or in the boy
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If you’ve ever been around any setting or in a profession that uses lots of jargon and lingo before, even if English is being spoken it can still sound like a different language. The military is a great example, peppered with tons of pronounceable acronyms and terms that are virtually indecipherable to outsiders. One term
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When it comes to fire safety, there’s no such thing as being too careful. There’s always something you can do to reduce risks, and always more to learn about the flammable properties of various things we have in and around the household. There’s a few things that might surprise with their flammability, like steel wool
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Pretty much everyone knows by now that trees contain sap. If you’ve ever chopped wood before, or just cut into a tree for any other purpose, you’ve probably noticed this clear, viscous fluid leaking out. Even if you haven’t, I have little doubt that you’re already well aware of maple syrup, both how delicious it
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In the context of camping and survival, you’ve probably heard the term tinder before. And no, I’m not referring to the trashy dating app that shares the name. Tinder is usually referred to in the context of building and starting a fire, and often said to be a critical component of a fire-starting kit. But
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One of the most common disasters that people will face is one of the least remarkable, assuming it doesn’t happen to you. I’m talking about a house fire. A house fire can destroy your home and everything in it, including all of your belongings, in a matter of minutes. Somewhat paradoxically, it might be your
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For folks who want to be truly prepared for hell or high water, a bunker is usually seen as the ultimate prep. What could be better than throwing the hatch closed behind you as you retreat underground in a fully stocked enclosure that can withstand natural disasters and man-made catastrophes alike? Not much, when you
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Paracord is truly a prepper’s best friend, and if you’re anything like me, you always want to have some of this supremely useful cordage with you. The thing is, unless you’re carrying your bug-out bag or some other luggage, Paracord tends to take up room and it just isn’t convenient in day to day life.
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