The challenges of winter weather demand that you make some smart changes to your usual EDC kit. Freezing temperatures, heavy clothing, and the heightened risk of exposure can complicate your usual routine. Assess your favorite loadout and make sure you include all of the following items so you’ll be ready for the worst that Mother […]
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As you know, there are many different survival shelters to choose from. Some are little better than an animal burrow; others are sophisticated structures used by primitive cultures in various parts of the world. All have their pros and cons. In a survival situation, especially when you are on your own, you need the right
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If you always imagined a survival shelter as nothing more than a pile of pine needles and dried leaves that you wriggle into like a caterpillar, you need to level up your game… Primitive shelters can prove surprisingly effective, spacious, and comfortable. One that every prepper needs to know about is the wickiup. Often confused
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One of the most versatile and important survival tools you can have, and a really handy tool generally, is the humble axe. A good axe can help you drop a tree and easily process it into firewood or building materials as long as you can supply the muscle. But what if you don’t have an
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The difference between a survivor and a statistic isn’t measured in gear. It’s measured in know-how! Understanding how to make the best possible use of any and all resources available to you in the environment will make the difference between life and death, no matter the situation or the environment… The good news is that,
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Defending your home and property should be on your mind these days. No matter where you fall on the political divide, you have to admit we live in uncertain and tumultuous times. And I’ve got some bad news for you: no one is coming to save you. Not in time, anyway. Just like everything else
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Even the harshest winter might not seem so bad when you’re snug inside your home in town with electricity, warmth, water, and everything else you could need or want. But let me tell you, even a mild one can be a true test of your survival skills if you’re living off-grid. In many ways, it’s
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Pepper spray is a really effective as self-defense option, good against people and aggressive mammals like dogs and bears. But as effective and convenient as it is, there’s always the risk of accidental exposure, specifically tagging yourself or someone else with blowback. It’s always a bummer to get zapped by your own spicy stuff, and
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A big part of being prepared for hard times and everyday eventualities is having the right supplies on hand. Preppers and homesteaders are smart to stock up on the things they need to keep a clean house, deal with messes, and handle countless other chores. But the problem, so much of the time, is a
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Bushcrafting skills can, quite literally, be lifesavers in a survival situation. The ability to make what you need with minimal tools and using only natural materials is priceless. Even if you lose everything, if you still have your wits and your own two hands, you can provide for necessities. But don’t delude yourself: bushcrafting right
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