10 Ice Fishing Fundamentals

10 Ice Fishing FundamentalsAs the winter season grows stronger, a lot of people will try their luck with a session or two of ice fishing. Although ice fishing is quite a popular activity, it also poses some risks for the fisherman. No one should venture out onto the ice without knowing these 10 ice fishing fundamentals.

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How To Build A Debris Hut Survival Shelter

How To Build a Debris Hut Survival ShelterFrom years of refining my survival skills in the wilderness I have picked up many different shelter building techniques. I have practiced and toyed around with the various different shelter styles and building a debris hut is by far the most useful type for me.

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Wilderness Safety Rules To Acknowledge

Wilderness safety rules to acknowledgeI spend a great deal of time in the wilderness and I have come to realize that most people have no idea what safety in the wilderness implies. I’m not talking here about not having a well-equipped survival bag or the proper gear. I’m referring to the fact that people are unaware of how to safely travel through the wilderness. They only use their eyes, even though sometimes they have a restricted range of sight.  

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Clever Everyday Uses For Nail Polish

Clever everyday uses for nail polishThe other day I was making fun of my wife for her extreme fingernail polish collection. I never taught I was going to say this, but now I’m thinking of using some of it as well. No, I’m not painting my own nails. Instead, I’ve found many survival uses for nail polish.

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7 Essential Items In Your Emergency Survival Kit

Seven essential items for survival kitEmergency sounds like a scary word and it actually is. Then wonder what would happen if you get stuck in any kind of an emergency situation, where there is no rescue and no one to help? It could be an adventurous road trip which you thought would be a thrilling one, or it could be something like getting lost in a jungle. But, there is one good way that can help you deal with such scenario. And, that is- emergency survival kit.

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20 Herbal Remedies For The Winter Season

20 Herbal Remedies for the Winter SeasonWhile the winter season brings joy to both young and old as families come together, it also brings some health problems we shouldn’t ignore.  We are all familiar with the common cold and the flu. The following herbal remedies will help you deal with all the issues the cold season may bring.

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Useful Survival Gear To Get This Black Friday

Useful survival gear to get this Black FridayBlack Friday is the most critical shopping day of the year. It’s the perfect time to stock up on supplies you need or get the items you want. I have been taking advantage of the Black Friday sales for the past five years to gear up and buy new survival gear. Since there are a lot of readers asking me about various survival products, here are a few of my recommendations for this Black Friday.

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How To Quiet A Noisy Generator Updated

How to quiet a noisy generatorA generator is crucial to every household, more so for those in regions experiencing frequent power blackouts. The only demerit of most generators is the high level of noise they produce. Is there any solution to this disturbing problem? Yes! While reducing noise coming from the engine is not possible, you can cut significantly the sound emanating from the exhaust; making your noisy generator silent.

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Wilderness Survival: Respect the Sacred Order

Wilderness Survival: Respect the Sacred OrderThe sacred order is: Shelter first – then water, fire, food. In a survival situation, you need to conserve energy and resources. If it’s late in the day or you are in a place with limited resources, what you do first matters. Panic and frustration get in the way of success in any situation, but they can be deadly in the outdoors.

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Choosing A Commercial Bug Out Bag

Choosing a commercial Bug Out BagA bug out bag needs to be loaded with all the essentials that enable you to survive for more than three days.  Since making a bug out bag requires some serious thought and planning, there are those who prefer buying a pre-packed, commercial bug out bag. If that is the case here is what you should know before making a purchase.

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