Situational Awareness And The Art of Survival

Situational Awareness And The Art of SurvivalAh, the conscious and subconscious mindset of knowing precisely what is going on around you, situational awareness. Sound important? Well, that is because it is important. Unfortunately, due to the defunct ways of Hollywood, the term situational awareness was slightly tainted by their “advertisement” of the skill-set in a well-renowned movie titled “The Bourne Identity” (though it was a novel first, and a damned good one at that).

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Waste Disposal and Latrine Building Off The Grid

Waste Disposal and Latrine Building Off The GridOff-grid living, well that’s the considered luxurious life for us split-shift preppers, and for a good reason too! We don’t even need to begin to go into the great details here, they are absolute givens this day in age. In our darkest closets and crevices of our psyche, a few of us may even semi-hope for a grid-failure (though that thought will dissipate quite rapidly once you put together that many, many human beings would be fated with doom were any such thing to happen at this very moment in time…). Today we will discuss about waste disposal and latrine building.

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Growing Your Own Food From Seed

Growing Your Own Food From SeedHave you ever wanted to grow your own food in the garden? Perhaps you are already growing plants and wildflowers on a regular basis, but you now want a self-sustainable way of putting vegetables on the table. Many would probably consider paying top dollar at the local nursery for seedlings that they transplant to their own soil.

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Intuition in Survival – The Importance of Your Gut Instinct

Intuition in Survival - The Importance of Your Gut Instinct“The primary wisdom is Intuition.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

A short on gut instinct, the sixth sense and intuition, and their dire importance to survival-type scenarios. First and foremost, it is of extreme importance, at the moment, to understand that this subject of intuition doesn’t only apply to survival and off-grid situations, but to nearly all of life’s scenarios.

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10 Survival Skills You Need To Know

10 Survival Skills You Need To Know

Camping reconnects you with nature, but it also tests your ability to adapt, think clearly, and rely on your instincts. Modern comfort and technology have made many people forget essential survival skills for camping, such as how to find clean water, build a fire, or stay warm when gear fails. Without these abilities, even a short weekend trip can turn risky fast.

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Do Thermal Imaging App Work?

Do thermal imaging app work?Thermal imaging is the process of seeing the objects even in darkness with the help of the heat emanating from the object. Alternatively, thermal imaging is the process of picking up of the heat signatures from the scene in front of the camera and provides this data to an electronic circuit which displays the real view of the scene. Heat is a form of radiation which holds an important position in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Tracking Valuable Food Off The Grid

Tracking Food Off The GridWhen you find yourself in a survival situation or off-grid scenario, there is one very important factor to keep in mind (notably so, if you are as carnivorous as I am). I write this article about tracking as I travel, by bus, across the country, and am starving for some good red meat, but no stops are in sight.

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Escape Tactics You Should Know

Escape Tactics You Should KnowIt is never too awful hard to find oneself in quite the sticky situation, especially after the big S has hit the metaphorical fan! In the paragraphs to come, we will discuss four different could-be everyday instances where escape is the only option for survival.

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Survival Tools You Can Make Out Of Scrap

Survival Tools You Can Make Out Of ScrapYou have planned well. There’s the emergency kit in the corner, along with your survival backpack, where necessary supplies that can last you for at least a week take up most of the space. You’ve learned basic skills to help you when disaster strikes – how to forage for food, look for water, build a fire from scratch, and all the other tricks. However, how about improvising some survival tools from scrap, do you have the knowledge to perform this task?

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10 Ways To Be Prepared For Natural Disasters

10 Ways To Be Prepared For Natural DisastersOne of the things that most people dread is the occurrence of a disaster. After the storm has passed most people usually say that they wish they had a solid plan before the event. Although the thinking about disasters can be scary, with just a few tips, you can easily prepare your family. If you take your time to get ready, you can prepare for several scenarios so that you be ready for in case of an emergency.

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How Can Paintball Tactics Improve Your Survival Skills

How Can Paintball Tactics Improve Your Survival SkillsPaintball passionates can always learn more tactics to ace the game. Furthermore, besides getting better at the game, the new techniques can also improve one’s survival skills. The first time you enter the game or a paintball field, you might not know what to expect. You are surely curious about the right outfit, equipment, and tactics you should use, but how can this help you improve your survival skills in the long run?

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8 Things You Should Consider About Survival Knives

8 Things You Should Consider About Survival KnivesA lot of men and women are getting to be more and more worried about the danger of anarchy and the collapse of society. Even if your concerns are not that intense, having an excellent survival knife may provide you with the reassurance that you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from dangers. Nature, looters, as well as wild creatures: Heavy-duty survival knives may manage all of it.

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